High vs mid thoracic epidural analgesia – A comparative study on the ease of insertion and effects on pain, hemodynamics, and oxygenation in patients undergoing thoracotomies

High vs mid thoracic epidural analgesia – A comparative study on the ease of insertion and effects on pain, hemodynamics, and oxygenation in patients undergoing thoracotomies

Background: Thoracic epidural analgesia offers effective perioperative pain relief in patients undergoing thoracotomies apart from attenuating stress responses. It helps in fast tracking by facilitating early mobilization and improving respiratory function. Literature on high (T1–T2 level) thoracic...

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Main Authors: K Durga Sudheshna, Ramachandran Gopinath, Syama Sundar Ayya, Prachi Kar, Ravinuthala V Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
Subjects:
Ease of technique
high thoracic epidural
pain relief
ropivacaine
thoracotomies
Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2019;volume=22;issue=4;spage=383;epage=387;aulast=Sudheshna

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