Asian journal of anesthesiology
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Asian J Anesthesiol · Jun 2019
ReviewHow to Use Pectoral Nerve Blocks Effectively—An Evidence-Based Update
Since the original description in 2011, the array of pectoral nerve blocks has evolved. The pectoral nerve (PECS) block in conjunction with general anesthesia can decrease an additional analgesic in perioperative period for breast cancer surgeries. Current literature on the PECS block has reported 3 several types (PECS I, PECS II, and serratus plane blocks). ⋯ Therefore, some studies have reported its ability to block the anterior branches of the intercostal nerve. PECS block is an effective analgesic tool for the anterolateral chest. In particular, the PECS block can provide more effective analgesia for breast cancer surgery.
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Asian J Anesthesiol · Jun 2019
Letter Case ReportsLow Dosage of Sugammadex Might Not Induce Laryngospasm