The influence of continuous local wound infusion on postoperative pain in patients undergoing transfemoral amputation.

Background: This pilot study was set up to examine the effects of a continuous postoperative wound infusion system with a local anaesthetic on perioperative pain and the consumption of analgesics.

Patients And Methods: We included 42 patients in this prospective observational pilot study. Patients were divided into two groups.

Prospective, comparative study of the On-Q® PainBuster® postoperative pain relief system and thoracic epidural analgesia after thoracic surgery.

Objective: Pain after thoracotomy is associated with intense discomfort leading to impaired pulmonary function.

Design: Prospective, non-randomized trial from April 2009 to September 2011.

Setting: Department of Thoracic Surgery, single-center.