JOURNAL OF SHANDONG UNIVERSITY (HEALTH SCIENCES) ›› 2016, Vol. 54 ›› Issue (6): 39-42.doi: 10.6040/j.issn.1671-7554.0.2016.313

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Analgesic effect of continuous thoracic paravertebral block in patients with multiple fractured ribs

ZHANG Zhenwei1, FAN Xiaoyan2, ZHANG Yunhua1, JIANG Zhongmin3   

  1. 1. Department of Chest Surgery, Third Hospital to Jinan, Jinan 250132, Shandong, China;
    2. Department of Cardiology, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Jinan 250014, Shandong, China;
    3. Department of Chest Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital Affilicated to Shandong University, Jinan 250014, Shandong, China
  • Received:2016-03-22 Online:2016-06-20 Published:2016-06-20

Abstract: Objective To observe the analgesic effect of continuous thoracic paravertebral block in patients with multiple fractured ribs. Methods A total of 92 patients with unilateral fractured ribs were randomly divided into 2 groups: TPVB group(n=46, received continuous ropivacaine infusion through thoracic paravertebral block)and MOP group(n=46, received various dosages of morphine). Visual analog scale scores(VAS)at rest and on coughing, and respiratory rate were measured before and after administration of the block. The postoperative 12-hour and 24-hour oxygen partial pressure(PO2)and partial pressure of carbon dioxide(PCO2), and 5-day post-injury pleural effusion quantity were detected. Results After administration of block, the mean VAS and respiratory rate decreased significantly(P<0.05). The average PO2 in the TPVB group were higher than that in the MOP group(P<0.05), while the average PCO2 were significantly lower in the TPVB group than that in the MOP group(P<0.05). The 5-day post-injury pleural effusion quantity of TPVB group was less than that of MOP group(P<0.05). Conclusion Continuous thoracic paravertebral block significantly improves pulmonary function and relieves pain, and shortens pulmonary atelectasis in patients with multiple fractured ribs.

Key words: Rib fractures, Ropivacaine, Thoracic paravertebral block, Pain control

CLC Number: 

  • R683.1
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