Combined Versus Deep Serratus Anterior Plane Block Shows No Difference in VATS Postoperative Pain
Study finds similar pain relief from two nerve block techniques after chest surgery
A single-center RCT in 60 patients undergoing elective VATS found no significant differences in 24-hour opioid consumption, rescue analgesia…
After chest surgery, patients got similar pain relief and used similar amounts of pain medicine whether they received one nerve block or a c…
Perineural dexamethasone extends analgesia duration in upper limb surgery blocks versus bupivacaine alone
Can a common steroid make pain relief from arm surgery last longer?
A double-blinded RCT in 90 ASA I/II patients undergoing upper limb procedures found adding 4 mg perineural dexamethasone to bupivacaine sign…
Adding a tiny amount of common steroid dexamethasone to arm surgery numbing shots nearly doubled pain relief time to over 20 hours with few …
SMS education reduces moderate-to-severe pain (18% vs 38%) in pediatric thoracic surgery patients
Could a simple text message help a child in pain after chest surgery? A new study says yes
In pediatric patients undergoing thoracic surgery, an SMS-based educational intervention significantly reduced the proportion with moderate-…
Structured text messages after chest surgery helped children feel less pain and gain confidence in managing their recovery.
Ketamine in Orthopedic Trauma: Potential to Reduce Pain and Opioid Use
Could Ketamine Be the Key to Easing Pain and Healing Minds After Surgery?
This Phase 4 trial investigates ketamine's efficacy in reducing postoperative pain and opioid use in orthopedic trauma patients.
A new trial tests if giving ketamine during orthopedic surgery reduces pain, opioid needs, and symptoms of depression and PTSD compared to s…