Serratus Anterior Plane Block —A Promising Technique for Regional Anesthesia in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

THE HEALTH CRISIS caused by opioid abuse has prompted a reappraisal of these agents in contemporary perioperative cardiothoracic practice due to the significant social and economic impact that has resulted.1 Furthermore, perioperative pain management is a key factor in enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery to minimize mortality and morbidity, including the risks of downstream chronic pain.2-3 The growing imperative is therefore to provide high-quality perioperative analgesia for cardiothoracic patients with opioid-sparing or even opioid-free techniques.

Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - July 28, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Saumil J. Patel, John G.T. Augoustides Tags: Editorial Source Type: research