The impact of PECS II blockade in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery—a prospective, randomized, controlled, and triple-blinded trial

Abstract Background Classic neuraxial techniques, such as thoracic epidural anesthesia, or alternative approaches like the paravertebral block, are not indicated in cardiac surgery due to increased bleeding risk. To provide satisfactory analgesia without the need for excessive opioid use, novel ultr...

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Main Authors: Elisabeth Hoerner, Ottokar Stundner, Felix Naegele, Anna Fiala, Nikolaos Bonaros, Peter Mair, Johannes Holfeld, Lukas Gasteiger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07530-7