Use of Continuous Regional Anesthesia Infusion as an Opioid‐Sparing Modality in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Acute Traumatic Rib Fractures—A Retrospective Study
This retrospective study provides evidence that CRA may reduce opioid requirements in mechanically ventilated patients with rib fractures. Although CRA did not facilitate earlier liberation from ventilation, the opioid-sparing effect is clinically relevant in this population. Larger prospective studies are warranted to define optimal timing, patient selection, and integration of CRA into critical care pathways.
Authors
- Naheed Jivraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4005-7015)
- Lavarnan Sivanathan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9100-5648)
- Ahtsham U. Niazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6447-4393)
- Stephen Choi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3662-9073)
- Howard Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9638-5846)
- Lan Zhou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1291-534X)
Institutions
- Sunnybrook Health Science Centre (CA)
- Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
- Published
- 2025-10-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/aas.70140
- Primary Topic
- Trauma Management and Diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00