Intertransverse process block for chronic postsurgical pain in cardiac surgery: protocol for a double-blinded randomized controlled trial

2025-07-11 anesthesia Title + abstract only

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IntroductionChronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) after cardiac surgery is a significant concern. Despite the known association between acute pain and CPSP, advanced pain management strategies have not reduced its incidence. Preventing CPSP requires optimizing acute pain control and disrupting central sensitization. The side effects and risks associated with chronic use of current opioid-based cardiac anesthesia necessitate the adoption of multimodal analgesia. Regional anesthesia is a promising alte...