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Serratus anterior-Plane-Block als Katheterverfahren mit intermittierender Bolusgabe bei Thoraxtrauma: Matched Pair-Analyse

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Introduction: Thoracic trauma with rib fractures is associated with high mortality, primarily due to pain-related pulmonary complications. Epidural anesthesia is considered the gold standard for pain management but carries certain risks and contraindications. Thoracic wall blocks, such as the SAPB have become established as simple and safe alternatives, especially in cardiothoracic surgery. The SAPB is increasingly used for rib fractures, although its exact mechanism of action in this context is not yet fully understood. Currently, there is limited data on the opioid-sparing potential of SAPB in thoracic trauma, and follow-up periods are generally short. The aim of this study was to investigate the reduction in systemic analgesic requirements and individual pain levels achieved through SAPB. Materials and Methods: In this retrospective matched-pair analysis, data from 22 patients who received a superficial SAP-catheter with intermittent bolus administration of ropivacaine were compared to 46 patients who were treated with systemic analgesic therapy alone between 2005 and 2021.The primary endpoint was the consumption of MEQ within the first 72 hours, while the secondary endpoint was pain intensity measured by NRS scores. Results: The results show that opioid consumption is significantly lower in the SAPB group compared to the control group, with an average MEQ reduction of 104.7 over 72 hours. Additionally, the intervention group reported significantly lower NRS scores on all days, and the therapeutic pain target of NRS < 4 was achieved much less frequently in patients without the SAP catheter. Furthermore, the consumption of non-opioid analgetics was also significantly reduced in the SAPB group. Conclusion: Regional anaesthesia using the superficial SAPB with catheter technique with intermittent bolus administration led to a significant reduction in systemic analgesic requirements and significantly lower pain scores compared to conventional systemic pain therapy. The quality and implementation of systemic pain management for patients without regional anesthesia should be critically reviewed. Further studies are necessary to understand why the SAPB was insufficiently effective in some patients.

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Heinen, Rebecca: Serratus anterior-Plane-Block als Katheterverfahren mit intermittierender Bolusgabe bei Thoraxtrauma: Matched Pair-Analyse. : 0025-11-17.

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