Abstract:paravertebral blocks, intravenous nonsteroidal antiinflammatory medicines, and opioids. We have found epidural catheters to be beneficial for patients with chronic pain syndromes and these are placed in the preoperative holding area and therefore do not affect overall operating room time.In summary, the goal should be to try to decrease the overall costs of procedures such as thoracoscopic lobectomies without jeopardizing patient care and outcomes. We have developed a multidisciplinary group of surgeons, nurse… Show more
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