Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review

https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/peripheral-nerve-blocks/research Peripheral Nerve Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review (Systematic Review, released on August 15, 2025) The objective of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness and harms of peripheral nerve blocks for pain management, including minimizing opioid consumption in cardiothoracic surgeries to inform clinical decision-making and guideline development for postoperative pain management in adults.