Key result
Fascial plane blocks are emerging as effective and safe alternatives to conventional neuraxial blocks for pain management in cardiothoracic surgery, reducing reliance on opioids.
Why the study?
Growing awareness of the risks of opioid overreliance in cardiothoracic surgery has driven interest in fascial plane blocks as multimodal analgesia or neuraxial alternatives within enhanced recovery protocols.
Do fascial plane blocks provide effective and safe pain relief while reducing opioid reliance in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
Do fascial plane blocks provide effective and safe pain relief while reducing opioid reliance in patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery?
Fascial plane blocks offer a promising opioid-sparing analgesic alternative for enhanced recovery after cardiothoracic surgery.
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May support opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia in cardiothoracic surgery; leaves open confirmation by prospective randomized trials.
Capuano et al. (2024) conducted a review in Cardiothoracic surgery. Fascial plane blocks vs. Conventional neuraxial blocks or systemic analgesia was evaluated. Fascial plane blocks are emerging as effective and safe alternatives to conventional neuraxial blocks for pain management in cardiothoracic surgery, reducing reliance on opioids.
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