Insertion of paravertebral block catheters intraoperatively to reduce incidence of block failure.

ABSTRACT: Paravertebral block catheters are a recognized method of regional pain control after a thoractomy. We describe a technique of insertion with the belief that it provides a superior positioning of the paravertebral (extra-pleural) catheter resulting in a better distribution of the local anaesthetic and better pain control.

SUBMITTER: Elsayed H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3329287 | biostudies-literature | 2012 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature