Effect of cryoanalgesia combined with intravenous continuous analgesia in thoracotomy patients

Fifty patients undergoing thoracotomy was studied to compare the effects of cryoanalgesia combined with intravenous continuous analgesia (IVCA). Patients were randomized into two groups: IVCA group and IVCA-cryo group. Subjective pain intensity was assessed on a visual analogue scale at rest (VAS-R)...

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Published in:	Journal of Korean medical science Vol. 19; no. 1; pp. 74 - 78
Main Authors:	Gwak, Mi Sook, Yang, Mikyung, Hahm, Tae Soo, Cho, Hyun Sung, Cho, Chung Hwan, Song, Jae Gyok
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Korea (South) The Korean Academy of Medical Sciences 01-02-2004
Subjects:	Aged Analgesia - methods Female Humans Lung Neoplasms - surgery Male Middle Aged Neuralgia Original Pain, Postoperative Respiratory Function Tests Thoracotomy - methods Time Factors
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