Liposomal bupivacaine intercostal block placed under direct vision reduces morphine use in thoracic surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) and liposomal bupivacaine (LB) are two methods used for postoperative pain control after thoracic surgery. Some studies have compared LB to standard bupivacaine. However, data comparing the outcomes of LB to TEA after minimally invasive lung resection is limited. Therefore, the objective of our study was to compare postoperative pain, opioid usage, and outcomes between patients who received TEA vs. LB.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective chart review of patients who underwent minimally invasive lung resections over an 8-month period. Intraoperatively, patients received either LB under direct vision or a TEA. Pain scores were obtained in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) and at 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively. Morph

SUBMITTER: Singh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10944765 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature