Key result
Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block provided effective thoracotomy analgesia in 3 pediatric patients undergoing coarctation repair, facilitating immediate extubation without additional intraoperative opioids.
Why the study?
Does ultrasound-guided serratus plane block improve perioperative analgesia and facilitate early extubation in pediatric patients undergoing coarctation repair?
Population
3 pediatric patients undergoing coarctation of aorta repair via thoracotomy
Design
Case_series
Follow-up
Until hospital discharge
Authors
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Serratus plane block may simplify thoracotomy analgesia in infants; leaves open its efficacy and safety pending controlled trials.
Case Report (n=3)
No
Does ultrasound-guided serratus plane block improve perioperative analgesia and facilitate early extubation in pediatric patients undergoing coarctation repair?
Serratus plane block is a simple and potentially effective regional anesthesia technique for pediatric patients undergoing thoracotomy for coarctation repair, facilitating early extubation and reducing opioid requirements.
Biswas et al. (2018) conducted a case report in Coarctation of aorta (n=3). Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block was evaluated on Thoracotomy analgesia and extubation time. Ultrasound-guided serratus plane block provided effective thoracotomy analgesia in 3 pediatric patients undergoing coarctation repair, facilitating immediate extubation without additional intraoperative opioids.
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