Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Pain Management After VATS

Thoracic Paravertebral Block for Postoperative Pain Management in PACU After VATS Surgeries: A Randomized Controlled Trial

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in reducing opioid requirements and pain intensity in the PACU after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

This randomized controlled trial evaluated the efficacy of a thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) in reducing opioid requirements and pain intensity in the PACU after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Adult patients scheduled for elective VATS who meet the eligibility criteria will be randomized to either Arm:

Arm 1: General anesthesia with TPVB;

Arm 2: General anesthesia alone (control group).

Primary Outcome: to assess Opioid requirement in the PACU

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adult patients scheduled for elective VATS, ASA physical status II-III, BMI 19-40.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal, coagulation disorders, contraindications to TPVB, chronic analgesic use, mental illness