Ojective To observe the effect of ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) on myocardial enzymes and troponin T (cTnT) in elderly patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary lobectomy. Methods Sixty elderly patients, 24 males and 36 females, aged 65-78 years, BMI 19-26 kg/m2, falling into ASA physical status Ⅱ or Ⅲ, scheduled for elective thoracoscopic surgery, were randomly divided into two groups (n = 30): anterior serratus plane block group (group A) and general anesthesia group (group G). Patients in group A were performed ultrasound guided SAPB after general anesthesia and injected 20 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine. Both groups were conducted venous anesthesia by propofol and remifentanil. The intraoperative opioid dosage of the two groups was recorded. MAP, HR and CVP were recorded before anesthesia induction, at the end of the operation and 6, 24, and 48 h after operation. The concentration of myocardial enzymes (CK, CK-MB, LDH) and cTnT were measured in peripheral venous blood at the same time. Resting and cough VAS score were evaluated 6, 24, 48 h after operation. The total analgesic consumption during PCIA, the number of successfully delivered dose and the requirement for rescue analgesia within 48 h after surgery were recorded. Results Compared with group G, HR and MAP were significantly lower in group A within 24 h after operation (P < 0.05). Compared with group G, the total analgesic consumption during PCIA and the number of successfully delivered doses were significantly decreased (P < 0.05), resting and cough VAS scores within 24 h in group A were significantly lower than those in group G (P < 0.05). Compared with before induction of anesthesia, cTnT 6, 24, 48 h after operation, CK 48 h after operation, CK-MB 6, 24 h after operation, and LDH 24 h after operation were significantly increased in both groups (P < 0.05). Compared with group G, concentration of cTnT 6, 24, 48 h were lower in group A (P < 0.05). Conclusion Ultrasound-guided SAPB combined with general anesthesia can reduce the level of troponin T in elderly patients after thoracoscopic lobectomy with certain myocardium protection function. |