Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2007
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyEffects of intrapleural analgesia on pulmonary function and postoperative pain in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Pain after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery remains a significant problem and may cause serious complications because of restricted breathing and limited early mobilization. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of intrapleural analgesia on the relief of postoperative pain in patients undergoing CABG surgery. ⋯ Improvement in lung function parameters correlating with decreased postoperative pain with intrapleural bupivacaine was observed. Intrapleural analgesia provided a good level of analgesia, improved respiratory performance, and allowed rapid mobilization, which led to a reduction of postoperative respiratory complications.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Dec 2007
Randomized Controlled TrialRole of magnesium sulfate in postoperative pain management for patients undergoing thoracotomy.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of magnesium sulfate on pain management for post-thoracotomy patients. ⋯ Postoperative use of magnesium sulfate reduced opioid consumption for pain after thoracotomy operations.