Effects of Intrapleural Analgesia on Pulmonary Function and Postoperative Pain in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery

Conclusions: Improvement in lung function parameters correlating with decreased postoperative pain with intrapleural bupivacaine was observed. Intrapleural analgesia provided a good level of analgesia, improved respiratory performance, and allowed rapid mobilization, which led to a reduction of postoperative respiratory complications.