Author(s)

Can Deng, Hao Wang^*

Affiliation(s)

Department of Anesthesia, the First Affiliated Hospital of Jinan University, Guangzhou, 510630, China.

Corresponding Author

Hao Wang

ABSTRACT

Transverse thoracic muscle plane block (TTPB) is a novel fascial plane block (FPB) intended to provide efficient analgesia in patients undergoing median thoracotomy. This review aims to describe the anatomy, procedural approach, and clinical implementation of TTPB, thereby providing a new perspective on enhancing recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS).

KEYWORDS

Ultrasound-guided, Transverse thoracic plane block, Postoperative analgesia, Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery

CITE THIS PAPER

Can Deng, Hao Wang. Application and prospect of ultrasound-guided transverse thoracic muscle plane block in ERACS. Acta Translational Medicine. 2023, 6(1): 1-5.

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