ReviewPlastic surgery (Oakville, Ont.)2020
Regional Anesthetic Blocks for Donor Site Pain in Burn Patients: A Meta-Analysis on Efficacy, Outcomes, and Cost.
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3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Exploring evidence gaps in clinical trials in thermal burns care: an umbrella review.BMJ open · 2025Pooled it
- Ultrasound-Guided Axillary Brachial Plexus Block for the Management of Graft Site Pain During Dressing Change in the Burn-Injured Patient: A Randomized Control Trial.Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association · 2023Trial
- An Analysis of Regional Blocks During Enzymatic Debridement of Burns.Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundSkin graft donor site pain significantly affects pain management, narcotic use, and hospital length of stay. This study is intended to evaluate the efficacy of regional anesthesia in the burn population to decrease narcotic consumption and to assess the impact on hospitalization costs.
methodsPubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, and ScienceDirect were searched with the following inclusion criteria: comparative studies, adult populations, burn patients, autologous skin grafting, regional nerve blocks, and traditional narcotic regimens. Outcomes assessed included narcotic consumption, pain scores, and opioid side effects. Meta-analysis obtained pooled values for morphine consumption and side effects. Cost analysis was performed using published data in the literature.
resultsFinal analysis included 101 patients. Cumulative morphine consumption at 72 hours was lower for patients treated with regional anesthesia versus patient-controlled analgesia (PCA; single shot 25 ± 12 mg, continuous regional 23 ± 16 mg, control 91.5 ± 24.5 mg;
conclusionRegional anesthesia at skin graft donor sites significantly decreases narcotic consumption in burn patients. Regional anesthesia is cost-effective, decreases side effects, and may result in shorter hospital stays due to improved pain management.
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