Table 3.

Nerve Block Techniques for Chest Wall Surgeries

Nerve Block Technique	Indications	Advantages
Serratus Anterior Plane Block (SAPB)	Chest wall and breast surgeries	- Effective pain relief in the front and side of the chest - Promotes faster recovery - Reduces reliance on opioids
Deep Parasternal Intercostal Plane Block (DPIPB)	Cardiac and thoracic surgeries	Effective pain relief during and after surgery
Pectoralis Nerve Block	Chest wall and breast surgeries	Effective pain relief for chest wall and breast procedures

Notes: Nerve block techniques such as SAPB, DPIPB, and the Pectoralis Nerve Block can effectively manage postoperative pain, reduce the need for opioids, and promote faster recovery in various chest wall and breast surgeries.