Application of protective technique for intercostal nerve in thoracotomy / 中华全科医师杂志

To retrospective analyze the clinical profiles of 80 patients undergoing thoracotomy with protection of intercostal nerve versus traditional method.The doses of narcotics of two groups were (12 ± 5)and (43 ± 11) mg respectively.The postoperative levels of visual analogue score (VAS) and such potential complications as pneumonia,atelectasis and paraesthesia were examined (P ＜ 0.01).Protective technique of intercostal nerve during thoracotomy could effectively relieve postoperative chest pain,reduce the dosage of narcotics and lower the occurrence of lung complications.