EP118 Adding pecs II block to multimodal analgesia halves 24-hour postoperative opioid requirements after minimally invasive cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass – A triple-blinded, randomized, controlled trial

Abstract

Background and AimsMinimally-invasive, on-bypass cardiac surgery (MIC) through a unilateral mini-thoracotomy is increasingly popular but associated with high levels of postoperative pain, opioid consumption and opioid-associated side effects. This study...