Our study consists of a combination of regional blockade ('local' anesthesia) of the anterior and lateral chest wall in the form of a thin needle prick and the supply of local anesthetic drugs to the area of the relevant chest wall structures to exclude all stimuli, including pain from the operative site. A short-acting analgesic and sedative drug will be administered intravenously throughout the procedure - in a dose that allows the required contact between the patient and the anesthetist. If necessary, the dose of the drug may be increased to maintain pain comfort throughout the procedure. The anesthetic team will be with the patient throughout the procedure to ensure comfort and safety.
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NRS
Timeframe: Checked at regular 15-minute intervals during the procedure and every 6 hours for the first 24 hours after the procedure
VAS
Timeframe: Checked at regular 15-minute intervals during the procedure and every 6 hours for the first 24 hours after the procedure
QoR - 15
Timeframe: Administered to the patient before surgery and 24 hours after surgery
RASS
Timeframe: Checked at regular 15 minute intervals during the procedure
GCS
Timeframe: Checked at regular 15 minute intervals during the procedure
EOA
Timeframe: Checked immediately after the procedure (last suture)