Use of an erector spinae plane block for perioperative pain control in coronary artery bypass graft surgery

Abstract Background Pain that pursues coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is usually associated with increased both recovery duration and hospital stay. Patient outcome could be worsened owing to large doses of opioids for pain control through over sedation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of preemptive gabapentinoids on post CABG surgery pain control. Objective to evaluate the effect of pre-operative administration of pregabalin and gabapentin in limiting the post-operative pain in coronary artery bypass surgeries. Patients and Methods Type of Study: Prospective double – blinded, randomized controlled Trial. After Approval is obtained from the research ethics committee of anesthesia and intensive care department, Ain Shams University. Study Setting: National Heart Institute, Egypt. Study Period: 6 months. Study Population: adult undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgeries. Results The primary outcome of this study was to compare the effect of gabapentinoids on post CABG pain as reflected by morphine consumption. The secondary outcome was to address the influence of gabapentinoids on patient satisfaction post CABG, the incidence of respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, ventilatory hours and length of hospital stay. Conclusion Pregabalin, and gabapentin both can be effective for reduction of post CABG morphine consumption and have better patient satisfaction if given preemptively with single dose preoperatively.

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A Comparative Study of the efficacy of preoperative of oral Pregabalin and placebo on acute Postoperative Pain After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

QJM ◽

10.1093/qjmed/hcab086.052 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽

Author(s):

Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim Ahmed ◽

Hatem Said Abdel Hamed ◽

Nevein Gerges Fahmy ◽

Wael Abdel Aziz Mohamed

Keyword(s):

Coronary Artery ◽

Postoperative Pain ◽

Coronary Artery Bypass Graft ◽

Coronary Artery Bypass ◽

Pain Control ◽

Artery Bypass ◽

Bypass Graft ◽

Artery Bypass Graft ◽

Acute Postoperative Pain ◽

Significant Difference

Abstract Background Pain that pursues coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery is usually associated with increased both recovery duration and hospital stay. Patient outcome could be worsened owing to large doses of opioids for pain control through over sedation, and prolonged mechanical ventilation. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of preemptive pregabalin on post CABG surgery pain control. Objective To study the effect of pregabalin administration before surgery in the treatment of acute postoperative pain after coronary artery bypass surgery. To study the effect of pregabalin on the consumption of opioids for acute postoperative pain. Patients and Methods Type of Study: Prospective double – blinded, randomized controlled Trial. After Approval is obtained from the research ethics committee of anesthesia and intensive care department, Ain Shams University. Study Setting: National Heart Institute, Egypt. Study Period: 6 months. Study Population: adult undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgeries. Results Analysis of VAS in the first 24 hours after extubation showed significant difference between Groups 1 and 2. Analysis of systolic blood pressure and heart rate in the first 24 hours showed no significant difference between Groups 1 and 2. It is important to note that because the observed “average” differences in systolic blood pressure and heart rate between groups were small, the clinical significance of such differences can be questioned. Furthermore, it would not be realistic to expect a big, dramatic benefit from a single intervention in a complex, multifactorial care process, such as in cardiac surgery. Given the complexity of these cases, we believe that even a small reduction in pain intensity is a meaningful improvement as we all try to improve care for these patients. Conclusion Pregabalin can be effective for reduction of post CABG pain and have better patient satisfaction if given preemptively with single dose preoperatively.

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