Comparison of serratus anterior plane block with epidural and paravertebral block in critically ill trauma patients with multiple rib fractures

Background Pain from rib fractures is associated with significant pulmonary morbidity. Epidural and paravertebral blocks (EPVBs) have been recommended as part of a multimodal approach to rib fracture pain, but their utility is often challenging in the trauma intensive care unit (ICU). The serratus a...

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Published in:Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open
Main Authors: Paul I Bhalla, Stuart Solomon, Ray Zhang, Cordelie E Witt, Arman Dagal, Aaron M Joffe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-11-01
Online Access:https://tsaco.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000621.full