Barbastro Hospital standardizes nerve blocks for breast surgery
The Aragon hospital is introducing a protocol for ultrasound-guided anesthetic blocks intended to improve pain control and reduce opioid use.
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Barbastro Hospital is rolling out a multidisciplinary care project that applies anesthetic nerve blocks through a shared protocol for breast surgery. The hospital says the technique is used in oncological, reconstructive and reparative procedures, with most operations involving cancer patients.
The blocks deliver local anesthetic near selected nerves under ultrasound guidance. The project aims to improve pain relief during and after surgery and reduce reliance on opioids; the source describes intended benefits, not measured local outcomes. The hospital performs about 100 breast-related operations a year, more than 70% involving tumours.
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