Efficacy of preemptive intercostal nerve block on recovery in patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic lobectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Preemptive intercostal nerve block (pre-ICNB) achieves the same analgesic effects as postoperative ICNB (post-ICNB) remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preemptive ICNB on perioperative outcomes for patients undergoing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS).

Methods

This was a randomized, open-label study (ChiCTR2200055667) from August 1, 2021, to December 30, 2021. Eligible patients scheduled for lobectomy for lung cancer were allocated into the pre-ICNB group and the post-ICNB group. The postoperative pain evaluation, patient rehabilitation, and opioid consumption were observed.

Results

A total of 81 patients were included. When compared with the post-ICNB group, the pre-ICNB group had a lower proportion of hypertension comorbidit

SUBMITTER: Chen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10148478 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature