Abstract:Background: Patients post-cardiac surgery face multiple challenges, but poorly controlled pain and atelectasis remain major issues that can prolong their recovery journey. The aim of this study was to compare two protocols of postoperative care in cardiac surgery: An enhanced recovery program consisting of high flow nasal oxygen therapy together with pectointercostal block, versus conventional postoperative care. Patients and Methods: Fifty adult participants above the age of 18, of either sex scheduled for ca… Show more
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