Continuous Local Infusion of Bupivacaine with ON-Q Pump System for Pain Management after Median Sternotomy

Abstract

Postoperative pain remains as a challenging case despite improvement of analgesic techniques. It may also increase the rate of morbidity and even mortality. Local anesthesia may decrease the consumption of opioids and its potential side effects. This study was aimed to show the role of local anesthesia in post-sternotomy pain