A patient after undergoing thoracotomy complains of severe pain. He can be managed by –

Gold standard for management of post-thoracotomy pain → Epidural opioids (epidural analgesia) But, amongst the given options IV fentanyl (IV opioid) is the best answer. Management of post-thoracotomy pain Gold Standard → Central neuraxial analgeria (Thoracic epidural opioids) Second choice → Parentral opioid