Impact of Parasternal and Rectointercostal Blocks on Extubation Time

"Postoperative pain constitutes a major recovery challenge in patients undergoing open-heart surgery with median sternotomy and chest tube insertion (subxiphoid/intercostal). This study aimed to evaluate the effect of parasternal and rectointercostal block administration-performed to achieve pain control and reduce the postoperative analgesic burden-on patient postoperative recovery and extubation time."

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing elective CABG or valve surgery * Patients with median sternotomy and chest tube/drain placement * Patients with complete anesthesia and intensive care unit follow-up records Exclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing emergency surgery or reoperation * Patients who could not be extubated for more than 24 hours * Patients with missing medical record or follow-up data