Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Acute Rib Fractures in the Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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The authors aimed to determine whether the Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB) performed by emergency medicine physicians, in addition to standard care, could improve pain, inspiratory capacity, and cough (PIC) scores in patients with acute rib fractures. The study found that the SAPB group showed a significant improvement in PIC scores compared to the control group, while opioid consumption at 24 hours was lower but not statistically significant. Overall, the SAPB was deemed a safe and effective adjunct for managing pain in this patient population.
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