Analysis of the problem of surgical pain is important in view of the fact that the success of
surgical treatment depends largely on proper pain management during the first few days …

Background The assessment of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS) is challenging due to
the numerous types of instruments. We herein attempted to identify and propose …

Background Atrial fibrillation and delirium are common consequences of cardiac surgery.
Dexmedetomidine has unique properties as sedative agent and might reduce the risk of …

BACKGROUND Pain after cardiac surgery via median sternotomy can be difficult to treat,
and if inadequately managed can lead to respiratory complications, prolonged hospital stays …

Chronic pain is an important problem after critical care admission. Estimates of the
prevalence of chronic pain in the year after discharge range from 14% to 77% depending on …

Background Regional anesthesia may mitigate the risk of persistent postoperative pain
(PPP). This Cochrane review, published originally in 2012, was updated in 2017. Methods …

Cardiac surgery is associated with significant postoperative pain, which complicates
recovery. The unique aspects of cardiac surgical pain include multiple sites of pain, initial …

Persistent postoperative pain (PPP) after cardiac surgery is a significant complication that
negatively affects patient quality of life and increases health care system burden. However …

Chronic post‐surgical pain is known to be a common complication of thoracic surgery and
has been associated with a lower quality of life, increased healthcare utilisation, substantial …

In excess of 300 million surgical procedures are undertaken worldwide each year. Despite
recognition of the prevalence of postoperative pain, and improvements in pain management …