ArticleJournal of cardiothoracic surgery2020
Utility of erector spinae plane block in thoracic surgery.
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- Pooled it
- Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing flexible ureteroscopy: a randomized controlled trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2026Trial
- Bilateral erector spinae plane block by multiple injection for pain control in pseudomyxoma peritonei surgery: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2024Trial
- Comparison of the effects of one-level and bi-level pre-incisional erector spinae plane block on postoperative acute pain in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery; a prospective, randomized, double-blind trial.BMC anesthesiology · 2023Trial
- Acute pain management in older adults presenting to the emergency department: a clinical review.Singapore medical journal · 2026Review
- Evaluation of efficacy of ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Turkish journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Anesthetic Management for Pediatric Lung Resection: A Single-Center Retrospective Analysis.Cureus · 2024Article
- Battle of the Blocks: Which Pain Management Technique Triumphs in Gender-Affirming Bilateral Mastectomies?Journal of clinical medicine research · 2024Article
- Observational
- Narrative review: erector spinae block in spine surgery.Journal of spine surgery (Hong Kong) · 2023Review
- Epidural-Like Effect of a Continuous Right-Sided Erector Spinae Plane Blockade for Complicated Pediatric Abdominal Surgery.Journal of medical cases · 2023Article
- Pre-operative erector spinae plane block should be considered a viable option for laparoscopic colectomies.Surgical endoscopy · 2023Article
- Erector spine plane block as single loco-regional anesthesia in non-intubated video-assisted thoracic surgery for unfit patients: a case-match study.Updates in surgery · 2023Article
- Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Analgesia in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Quality Improvement Project.Cureus · 2023Article
- Regional anesthesia in the intensive care unit: a single center's experience and a narrative literature review.Discover health systems · 2023Article
- Erector Spinae Plane Block as an Analgesic Intervention in Acute Rib Fractures: A Scoping Review.Local and regional anesthesia · 2023Article
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- Key Components, Current Practice and Clinical Outcomes of ERAS Programs in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Impact on Postoperative Pain and Recovery of a Regional Analgesia Strategy Based on the Surgical Approach for Lung Resection: A Prospective Observational Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Ultrasound-Guided Anterior Mediastinotomy: A Feasible Tool for Critical Lymphoma Patients.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThoracic surgeons have been incorporating enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols into their practices, not only to reduce narcotic usage but also to improve complication rates and decrease lengths of stay. Here, we describe the utility of a regional block technique that can be used for patients undergoing urgent or elective thoracic surgical procedures or suffering from rib fractures.
methodsWe report our initial one-year experience with these erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks.
resultsESP blocks were placed in 42 patients. The procedure was performed by a trained team of anesthesiologists and certified nurse practitioners. It included placement of a catheter on the ipsilateral chest, followed by a 20 ml of 0.2% ropivacaine bolus and continuous infusion. Patients were then followed by the regional team, as long as the catheter was in place. While it had some technical challenges, the block was effective in 83.3% of patients with no reported mortality or major complications. However, given the confounding factors of the study (such as simultaneous implementation of ERAS protocol) and heterogeneity of the patient population, a control group was difficult to ascertain and meaningful opioid consumption analysis was difficult to perform.
conclusionsRegional blocks, such as the ESP block, complement fundamental ERAS principles and serve as an adjunct to the available armamentarium for non-narcotic ways to control pain in thoracic surgical and chest trauma patients. Continued collaboration between the thoracic surgeons and anesthesiologists is needed for its success.
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