Articles Vol. 65 No. CĐ 9 - Hội Gây mê Hồi sức 26/09/2024

11. INITIAL EVALUATION OF POSTOPERATIVE ANALGESIA EFFECTION FOR THE EXTERNAL OBLIQUE INTERCOSSTAL PLANE BLOCK IN LIVER SURGERY

Tran Thi Nuong1,2, Dao Thi Kim Dung1,2, Nguyen Duc Thien1,2
1 Viet Duc University Hospital
2 Bệnh viện Hữu nghị Việt Đức
Corresponding author: Trannuongnuong@gmail.com
DOI: 10.52163/yhc.v65iCD9.1518
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External olique intercostal plane block postoperative pain management in liver sugery
Abstract

Background: Pain management after liver surgery is the key point to enhance postoperative recovery.

Subjects and research methods: 7 patients in descriptive research were underwent liver surgery, ASA I-II from July 2023 to July 2024 in Viet Duc University Hospital.

Results: The average age was 53 years old, the youngest was 11, the oldest was 69. ASA II 86%, 6 men, 1 woman. The mean VAS score at rest was less than 2. The VAS score with movement was 2-3 on the first day. In the following days, VAS score range at 1-2. Medium duration was 9.5 minutes, average catheter length was 6.2 cm. No complication was reported.

Conclusion: The method of external oblique intercostal block showed good effectiveness in the initial steps, without complications and is technically feasible.

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