Publications by authors named "Song-Chen Dai"
Article Synopsis
- Postoperative pain management is crucial for recovery after surgery, and continuous wound infiltration (CWI) with local anesthetic shows promise as a pain relief method, although its effectiveness and safety are still debated.
- A systematic review of 121 randomized controlled trials found that CWI reduces pain, enhances satisfaction with analgesia, and lowers opioid use while not increasing complication risks, particularly showing better results for sternotomy surgery compared to traditional methods.
- Overall, CWI with local anesthetic is an effective and safe option for postoperative pain management, especially for certain types of surgeries, although its benefits may vary depending on the surgical approach.
