Effects of localized cryotherapy on the severity of thoracic pain in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting

Abstract

Background: Open heart surgery is associated with severe postoperative pain due to the incision of chest wall anatomical components. Cryotherapy is a simple, cost-efficient, non-pharmacological method of pain relief. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of localized cryotherapy on the severity of thoracic pain in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).