Abstract: Intraoperative Pectoral Blocks Reduce Perioperative Opioid Consumption in Reduction Mammoplasty Patients

INTRODUCTION: In response to a growing opioid crisis, there is an increased focus on reducing opioid consumption perioperatively. Pectoral nerve blocks (Pecs blocks) have previously been shown to successfully manage postoperative pain in mastectomy patients, decreasing perioperative opioid consumption and postoperative nausea. Over the past several years, we have begun incorporating Pecs blocks into our routine breast surgeries including reduction mammoplasty. The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of Pecs blocks on opioid consumption and antiemetic requirement in reduction mammoplasty patients.