Rib fractures and nerve block. A 84 case study

Abstract

The aim of the study is to determine the importance of nerve block in rib fracture patients. Methods:During the period January 2017-December 2018 a retrospective study took place. Eighty four patients diagnosed already with rib fractures underwent nerve bock by thoracic surgery department at General Hospital of Nicaea-Piraeus, Greece.Results: All 84 patients received nerve block and 54 of them received nerve block and Diclofenac injection. After a week of post nerve block along with regularly analgesic-NSAID medication the recorded pain has been reduced to minimum. Conclusion:Nerve block seems that is very helpful to reduce pain post rib fractures. Provides satisfactory pain relief and low cost. It can combine with analgesic and ant infl ammatory medication. Reduces patients hospital stay and even more suggested admission.