Innovations : technology and techniques in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
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Innovations (Phila) · Jul 2011
An audit of pain control pathways following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
To compare different modes of pain management following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to our national standard. ⋯ We are not compliant with the standards set by the audit commission. Pain management in theater recovery needs to be targeted. In the light of these results, we recommend the use of percutaneous thoracic paravertebral catheter +/- morphine PCA for postoperative VATS pain relief.