Erector spinae plane block: A narrative review with systematic analysis of the evidence pertaining to clinical indications and alternative truncal blocks.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2020.110063
Abstract: STUDY OBJECTIVE This narrative review discusses the anatomy, mechanism of action, techniques, pharmacology, indications, complications and substitutes for erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks. INTERVENTIONS The Medline, Embase and Google Scholar databases (inception-last week of April… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; block; evidence; esp blocks ... See more keywords
Erector spinae plane block for chronic low back pain analgesia: A case series.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2021.07.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a frequent condition, poorly managed with conventional treatments. The ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block has increasingly been used in the management of acute and chronic pain. We aimed… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; block; plane block; erector spinae ... See more keywords
Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Pectus Excavatum Surgery: A Retrospective Propensity-Score Study.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.08.018
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Pectus excavatum (PE) repair is burdened by severe postoperative pain. This retrospective study aimed to determine whether the analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) plus standard intravenous analgesia (SIVA) might be… read more here.
Keywords: propensity score; plane block; spinae plane; erector spinae ... See more keywords
Utility of Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management and Opioid Reduction Following Lumbar Fusions
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DOI: 10.1097/bsd.0000000000001387
Abstract: Study Design: Retrospective. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the utility of the erector spinae plane regional anesthesia (ESP) block in reducing opioid medication usage and postanesthesia care unit length of stay… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; postoperative pain; utility erector; pain ... See more keywords
The erector spinae plane block for effective analgesia after lung lobectomy
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016262
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: The thoracic epidural block and thoracic paravertebral block are widely used techniques for multimodal analgesia after thoracic surgery. However, they have several adverse effects, and are not technically easy. Recently, the erector spinae… read more here.
Keywords: lung; erector spinae; block; analgesia ... See more keywords
Erector spinae plane block for postoperative pain and recovery in hepatectomy
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022251
Abstract: Abstract Background: The randomized controlled study aimed to examine the efficacy of preoperative ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block combined with ropivacaine in patients undergoing hepatectomy. Methods: A total of 60 patients were randomized to… read more here.
Keywords: erector spinae; block; recovery hepatectomy; postoperative pain ... See more keywords
Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for analgesia in breast surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.15164
Abstract: The erector spinae plane block is a new regional anaesthesia technique that provides truncal anaesthesia for breast surgery. This systematic review and meta‐analysis was undertaken to determine if the erector spinae plane block is effective… read more here.
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Erector spinae plane block as perioperative analgesia for midline sternotomy in cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
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DOI: 10.1111/jocs.17005
Abstract: Inadequate analgesia following cardiac surgery increases postoperative complications. Opioid‐based analgesia is associated with side effects that may compromise postoperative recovery. Regional anesthetic techniques provide an alternative thereby reducing opioid requirements and potentially enhancing postoperative recovery.… read more here.
Keywords: plane block; spinae plane; surgery; cardiac surgery ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1186/s12871-020-00999-8
Abstract: Background Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) has been increasingly applied in patients for postoperative analgesia. Its effectiveness remain uncertain. This meta-analysis aimed to determine the clinical efficacy of ultrasound-guided ESPB in adults undergoing general… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; ultrasound guided; postoperative analgesia; erector spinae ... See more keywords
Utility of erector spinae plane block in thoracic surgery
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DOI: 10.1186/s13019-020-01118-x
Abstract: Background Thoracic 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… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; surgery; block; utility ... See more keywords
Anesthetic management using a combination of anterior quadratus lumborum block and erector spinae plane block for robot-assisted partial nephrectomy: two case reports
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DOI: 10.1186/s40981-020-00371-2
Abstract: Background There has been increasing attention regarding quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) as effective truncal blocks. There have been reports of combined QLB and ESPB usage in hip surgery resulting… read more here.
Keywords: spinae plane; block; plane block; erector spinae ... See more keywords