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Comparison of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Parasternal Block for Postoperative Pain Management After Cardiac Surgery
the objective of the present study was to compare the efficacy of TENS and parasternal block with local anesthetic infiltration in relieving pain during the first 24 h period following median sternotomy.
Details
| Lead sponsor | Antalya Training and Research Hospital |
|---|---|
| Phase | NA |
| Status | COMPLETED |
| Enrolment | 120 |
| Start date | 2011-06 |
| Completion | 2013-12 |
Conditions
- Postoperative Pain
Interventions
- parasternal block
- TENS group
- control group
Primary outcomes
- Visual Analogue Scores — Assessed 24 hours after to intensive care unit admission
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)