A patient after undergoing thoracotomy complains of severe pain. He can be managed by –
Correct Answer: I.V. fentanyl
Description: Gold standard for management of post-thoracotomy pain → Epidural opioids (epidural analgesia)
But, amongst the given options IV fentanyl (IV opioid) is the best answer.
Management of post-thoracotomy pain
Gold Standard → Central neuraxial analgeria (Thoracic epidural opioids)
Second choice → Parentral opioid
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