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Sung CS, Wei TJ, Hung JJ, Su FW, Ho SI, Lin MW, Chan KC, Wu CY. Comparisons in analgesic effects between ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block and surgical intercostal nerve block after video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery: A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2024; 95:111448. [PMID: 38489966 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2023] [Revised: 12/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/10/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE This study aimed to compare the analgesic effects of anesthesiologist-administrated erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and surgeon-administrated intercostal nerve block (ICNB) following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). DESIGN Randomized, controlled, double-blinded study. SETTING Operating room, postoperative recovery room and ward in two centers. PATIENTS One hundred patients, ASA I-III and scheduled for elective VATS. INTERVENTIONS The anesthesiologist-administrated ESPB under ultrasound guidance or surgeon-administrated ICNB under video-assisted thoracoscopy was randomly provided during VATS. Regular oral non-opioid analgesic combined with intravenous rescue morphine were prescribed for multimodal analgesia after surgery. MEASUREMENTS The primary outcomes were the pain score and morphine consumption during 48 h after surgery. Postoperative pain intensity were assessed using the 10-cm visual analogue scale at 1 h, 24 h, and 48 h after surgery. Morphine consumption at these time points was compared between the two study groups. Furthermore, oral weak opioid rescue analgesic was also provided at 24 h after surgery. Postoperative quality of recovery at 24 h was also assessed using the QoR-15 questionnaire, along with duration of chest tube drainage and hospital stay were compared as secondary outcomes. MAIN RESULTS Patients in the two study groups had comparable baseline characteristics, and surgical types were also similar. Postoperative VAS changes at 1 h, 24 h, and 48 h after surgery were also comparable between the two study groups. Both groups had low median scores (<4.0) at all time points (all p > 0.05). Patients in the ESPB group required statistically non-significant higher 48-h morphine consumption [3 (0-6) vs. 0 (0-6) mg in the ESPB group and ICNB group respectively; p = 0.135] and lower numbers of oral rescue analgesic (0.4 ± 1.2 vs. 1.0 ± 1.8 in the ESPB group and ICNB group respectively; p = 0.059). Additionally, patients in the two study groups had similar QoR15 scores and lengths of hospital stay. CONCLUSIONS Both anesthesiologist-administered ultrasound-guided ESPB and surgeon-administered VATS ICNB were effective analgesic techniques for patients undergoing VATS for tumor resection.
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- Chun-Sung Sung
- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Taipei Veteran General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsinchu branch, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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Domagalska M, Ciftsi B, Janusz P, Reysner T, Daroszewski P, Kowalski G, Wieczorowska-Tobis K, Kotwicki T. Effectiveness of the Bilateral and Bilevel Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) in Pediatric Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Controlled Trial. J Pediatr Orthop 2024:01241398-990000000-00549. [PMID: 38689466 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to compare the effect of the ultrasound-guided bilateral and bilevel erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on pain scores, opioid requirement, intraoperative motor-evoked potentials (MEPs), and stress response to surgery expressed by the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) versus standard analgesia methods following idiopathic scoliosis surgery. METHODS This was a prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial. Sixty patients aged 10 to 18 years and physical status ASA 1 or 2 were randomized into 2 equal groups, each receiving an ESPB or sham block. The primary outcome was the pain scores (Numerical Rating Scale, NRS) within 48 hours after spinal correction and fusion surgery for idiopathic thoracic scoliosis. The secondary outcomes were total opioid consumption, NLR, and PLR levels at 12 and 24 hours postoperatively and intraoperative MEPs. RESULTS ESPB patients presented lower NRS scores, signifying less pain, at all time points (30, 60, 90, 120 min; and 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after surgery), all P<0.0001. The total opioid consumption, the incidence of nausea or vomiting, and the need for remifentanil and propofol during surgery were significantly lower in the ESPB group. The surgery-induced stress response expressed by NLR and PLR was considerably lower in the ESPB group. ESPB did not affect the intraoperative MEP's amplitude. CONCLUSIONS ESPB is effective for postoperative analgesia, can reduce opioid consumption in patients undergoing scoliosis surgery, and reduces the stress response to surgery. ESPB does not interfere with neuromonitoring. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I.
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- Departments of Spine Disorders and Pediatric Orthopedics
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- Organization and Management in Health Care, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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- Chair and Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Chair and Department of Palliative Medicine, Poznan University of Medical Sciences
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- Organization and Management in Health Care, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poznań, Poland
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Fallon F, Moorthy A, Skerritt C, Crowe GG, Buggy DJ. Latest Advances in Regional Anaesthesia. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:735. [PMID: 38792918 PMCID: PMC11123025 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Training and expertise in regional anaesthesia have increased significantly in tandem with increased interest over the past two decades. This review outlines the most recent advances in regional anaesthesia and focuses on novel areas of interest including fascial plane blocks. Pharmacological advances in the form of the prolongation of drug duration with liposomal bupivacaine are considered. Neuromodulation in the context of regional anaesthesia is outlined as a potential future direction. The growing use of regional anaesthesia outside of the theatre environment and current thinking on managing the rebound plane after regional block regression are also discussed. Recent relevant evidence is summarised, unanswered questions are outlined, and priorities for ongoing investigation are suggested.
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- Frances Fallon
- Department of Anaesthesia, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, D07 WKW8 Dublin, Ireland;
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- Department of Anaesthesia, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh/Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, D07 WKW8 Dublin, Ireland; (A.M.)
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh/Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, D07 WKW8 Dublin, Ireland; (A.M.)
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Cork University Hospital, Wilton, T12 DC4A Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, D07 WKW8 Dublin, Ireland;
- School of Medicine, University College Dublin, D04 V1W8 Dublin, Ireland
- The ESA-IC Oncoanaesthesiology Research Group and Outcomes Research, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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Zhang Z, Kong H, Li Y, Xu ZZ, Li X, Ma JH, Wang DX. Erector spinae plane block versus quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic nephrectomy: A randomized controlled trial. J Clin Anesth 2024; 96:111466. [PMID: 38677191 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 04/02/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE We compared the analgesic effects of erector spinae plane block versus quadratus lumborum block following laparoscopic nephrectomy. DESIGN A randomized controlled trial. SETTING A tertiary hospital in Beijing, China. PATIENTS Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic nephrectomy. INTERVENTIONS A total of 110 patients were enrolled and randomized to receive either erector spinae plane block (n = 55) or quadratus lumborum block (n = 55) under ultrasound guidance. Patient-controlled sufentanil analgesia was provided after surgery. MEASUREMENTS Our primary outcome was cumulative opioid consumption within 24 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes included postoperative pain intensity, subjective sleep quality, and quality of recovery. MAIN RESULTS All 110 patients (mean 53 years, 57.3% female) were included in the intention-to-treat analysis. Cumulative sufentanil equivalent within 24 h was lower in patients given erector spinae plane block (median 13 μg, interquartile range 4 to 33) than in those given quadratus lumborum block (median 25 μg, interquartile range 13 to 39; median difference - 8 μg, 95% CI -15 to 0, P = 0.041). Pain intensity (0-10 range where 0 = no pain and 10 = the worst pain) at 2, 6, 12, and 24 h after surgery was lower with erector spinae plane block (at rest: median differences -1 point, all P ≤ 0.009; with movement: median differences -2 to -1 points, all P < 0.001). Subjective sleep quality on the night of surgery (the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire: 0-100 range, higher score better; median difference 12, 95% CI 2 to 23, P = 0.018) and quality of recovery at 24 h (the Quality of Recovery-15: 0-150 range, higher score better; median difference 8, 95% CI 2 to 15, P = 0.012) were better with erector spinae plane block. No procedure-related adverse events occurred. CONCLUSIONS Compared with quadratus lumborum block, erector spinae plane block provided better analgesia as manifested by lower opioid consumption and pain intensity for up to 24 h after laparoscopic nephrectomy.
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- Zhen Zhang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China; Outcomes Research Consortium, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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Kim S, Song SW, Jeon YG, Song SA, Hong S, Park JH. Evaluating the Efficacy of the Erector Spinae Plane Block as a Supplementary Approach to Cardiac Anesthesia during Off-Pump Coronary Bypass Graft Surgery via Median Sternotomy: A Randomized Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2208. [PMID: 38673480 PMCID: PMC11051109 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2024] [Revised: 04/05/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: Pain control after off-pump coronary artery bypass graft (OPCAB) facilitates mobilization and improves outcomes. The efficacy of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) after cardiac surgery remains controversial. Methods: We aimed to investigate the analgesic effects of ESPB after OPCAB. Precisely 56 patients receiving OPCAB were randomly divided into ESPB and control groups. The primary outcome was visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores at 6, 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively. Secondary outcomes were the dose of rescue analgesics in terms of oral morphine milligram equivalents, the dose of antiemetics, the length of intubation time, and the length of stay in the intensive care unit (ICU). Results: The VAS scores were similar at all time points in both groups. The incidence of severe pain (VAS score > 7) was significantly lower in the ESPB group (50% vs. 15.4%; p = 0.008). The dose of rescue analgesics was also lower in the ESPB group (19.04 ± 18.76, 9.83 ± 12.84, p = 0.044) compared with the control group. The other secondary outcomes did not differ significantly between the two groups. Conclusions: ESPB provides analgesic efficacy by reducing the incidence of severe pain and opioid use after OPCAB.
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- Sujin Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.W.S.); (Y.-G.J.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.W.S.); (Y.-G.J.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.W.S.); (Y.-G.J.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.W.S.); (Y.-G.J.); (S.A.S.)
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju 26426, Republic of Korea; (S.K.); (S.W.S.); (Y.-G.J.); (S.A.S.)
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Elbardan IM, Abdelkarime EM, Elhoshy HS, Mohamed AH, ElHefny DA, Bedewy AA. Comparison of Erector Spinae Plane Block and Pectointercostal Facial Plane Block for Enhanced Recovery After Sternotomy in Adult Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2024; 38:691-700. [PMID: 38151456 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2023.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 12/01/2023] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 12/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of the pectointercostal fascial plane block (PIFPB) and the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on enhancing the recovery of patients who undergo cardiac surgery. DESIGN A randomized, controlled, double-blinded study. SETTING The operating rooms and intensive care units of university hospitals. PARTICIPANTS One hundred patients who were American Society of Anesthesiologists class II to III aged 18-to-70 years scheduled for elective cardiac surgery. INTERVENTIONS Patients were randomly assigned to undergo either ultrasound-guided bilateral PIFPB or ESPB. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS Patients shared comparable baseline characteristics. Time to extubation, the primary outcome, did not demonstrate a statistically significant difference between the groups, with median (95% confidence interval) values of 115 (90-120) minutes and 110 (100-120) minutes, respectively (p = 0.875). The ESPB group had a statistically significant reduced pain score postoperatively. The median (IQR) values of postoperative fentanyl consumption were statistically significantly lower in the ESPB group than in the PIFPB group (p < 0.001): 4 (4-5) versus 9 (9-11) µg/kg, respectively. In the ESPB group, the first analgesia request was given 4 hours later than in the PIFPB group (p < 0.001). Additionally, 12 (24%) patients in the PIFPB group reported nonsternal wound chest pain, compared with none in the ESPB group. The median intensive care unit length of stay for both groups was 3 days (p = 0.428). CONCLUSIONS Erector spinae plane block and PIFPB were found to equally affect recovery after cardiac surgery, with comparable extubation times and intensive care unit length of stay.
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- Islam Mohamed Elbardan
- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Kafrelsheikh University, Kafr El-Sheikh, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Helwan University, Helwan, Egypt
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Birnbaums JV, Ozoliņa A, Solovjovs L, Glāzniece-Kagane Z, Nemme J, Logina I. Efficacy of erector spine plane block in two different approaches to lumbar spinal fusion surgery: a retrospective pilot study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1330446. [PMID: 38420357 PMCID: PMC10900103 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1330446] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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Background Erector spine plane block (ESPB) has been widely used in spinal surgery, although there are variable data about its efficacy. Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of ESPB in elective lumbar spinal fusion surgery patients with two different surgical approaches. Materials and methods Retrospectively, 45 elective lumbar transpedicular fusion (TPF) surgery patients undergoing open surgery with different approaches [posterior transforaminal fusion approach (TLIF) or combined posterior and anterior approach (TLIF+ALIF)] were divided into 2 groups: general anesthesia (GA, n = 24) and general anesthesia combined with ESPB (GA + ESPB, n = 21). The primary outcome was to analyze the efficacy of ESPB in two different surgical approaches in terms of pain intensity in the first 48 h. Secondary: Fentanyl-free patients and opioid consumption in the first 24 h postoperatively. Comparative analysis was performed (SPSS® v. 28.0) (p < 0.05). Results Out of 45 patients (27 female), 21 received GA + ESPB and 24 received GA. The average age was 60.3 ± 14.3 years. Chronic back pain before the operation was registered in 56% of patients. ESPB was performed in 17 TLIF and in 4 TLIF+ALIF patients. ESPB significantly reduced pain intensity at rest in both surgical approaches 48 h after surgery (p < 0.05). The need for postoperative fentanyl infusion was significantly lower in the group treated with GA + ESPB in both surgical approaches than in those who only received GA (29% vs. 77% in TLIF and 0% vs. 80% in TLIF+ALIF); p = 0.01 and p = 0.004. Additionally, we observed that ESPB provides a good analgesic effect for up to 6.8 ± 3.2 h in the TLIF and 8.9 ± 7.6 h in the TLIF+ALIF approaches. Consequently, ESPB reduced the initiation of the fentanyl compared to GA alone, with a mean difference of 3.2 ± 4.2 h in the TLIF subgroup (p = 0.045) and 6.7 ± 5.3 h in TLIF +ALIF (p = 0.028). Only in the TLIF+ALIF approach, ESPB reduced the total fentanyl consumption compared to those with GA (1.43 ± 0.45 mg/24 h vs. 0.93 ± 0.68 mg/24 h; p = 0.015). Conclusion ESPB significantly reduced pain at rest after surgery, the number of patients requiring immediate postoperative fentanyl analgesia, and total fentanyl consumption in both surgical approaches, particularly in TLIF+ALIF. However, the application of ESPB does not always provide completely sufficient analgesia.
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- Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia
- Riga East University Hospital, Riga, Latvia
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Micali M, Cucciolini G, Bertoni G, Gandini M, Lattuada M, Santori G, Introini C, Corradi F, Brusasco C. Analgesic Strategies for Urologic Videolaparoscopic or Robotic Surgery in the Context of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol: A Prospective Study Comparing Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. J Clin Med 2024; 13:383. [PMID: 38256522 PMCID: PMC10816131 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Regional anesthesia in postoperative pain management has developed in recent years, especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. This study aims to compare the ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus the ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic or robotic urologic surgery. This was a prospective observational study; 97 patients (ESPB-group) received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB with 20 mL of ropivacaine 0.375% plus 0.5 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in each side at the level of T7-T9 and 93 patients (TAPB-group) received bilateral ultrasound-guided TAPB with 20 mL ropivacaine 0.375% or 0.25%. The primary outcome was the postoperative numeric rating scale (NRS) pain score, which was significantly lower in the ESPB group on postoperative days 0, 1, 2, and 3 (p < 0.001) and, consequently, the number of patients requiring postoperative supplemental analgesic rescue therapies was significantly lower (p < 0.001). Concerning the secondary outcomes, consumption of ropivacaine was significantly lower in the group (p < 0.001) and the total amount of analgesic rescue doses was significantly lower in the ESPB-group than the TAPB-group in postoperative days from 2 to 4 (1 vs. 3, p > 0.001). Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was higher in the TAPB group and no block-related complications were observed. Our data indicate that ESPB provides postoperative pain control at least as good as TAPB plus morphine, with less local anesthetic needed.
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- Marco Micali
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (G.C.); (F.C.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, NOA—Nuovo Ospedale Apuano, 54100 Massa, Italy;
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Urology Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 12128 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (G.C.); (F.C.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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Kinjo S, Chernin T, Siegmueller C, Sharrow CM, Shilling A. Advances in regional anesthesia for ambulatory surgery. Int Anesthesiol Clin 2024; 62:54-61. [PMID: 37990922 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2023]
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- Sakura Kinjo
- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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Andrade Filho PHD, Pereira VE, Sousa DDEM, Costa LDG, Nunes YP, Taglialegna G, de Paula-Garcia WN, Silva JM. Analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block versus paravertebral block in lung surgeries-A non-inferiority randomised controlled trial. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2024; 68:71-79. [PMID: 37646584 DOI: 10.1111/aas.14325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 06/19/2023] [Accepted: 08/16/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pain management plays an essential role in postoperative recovery after lung surgeries. The Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) is a widely used regional anaesthesia technique; however, few clinical trials have compared this block to active control in thoracic surgeries. This study evaluated the non-inferiority of the analgesia provided by ESPB when compared to paravertebral block (PVB) in lung surgeries. METHODS Randomised, active-controlled, blinded for patients and assessors, non-inferiority trial. Patients who underwent unilateral lung surgeries were divided into two groups according to the regional anaesthesia technique-continuous ESPB or PVB at the T5 level. The primary outcome was to assess pain using a numerical rating scale (NRS) with a test of the interaction of three measures over 24 h postoperatively. An NRS score ≥ 7 was considered analgesia failure, and the prespecified non-inferiority margin was 10%. RESULTS In the interim analysis that terminated this study, 120 participants were enrolled. ESPB patients reported higher mean NRS general values over 24 h, 4.6 ± 3.2 in the ESPB group versus 3.9 ± 2.9 in the PVB group, with a difference of -0.67 (-15.2%) and 95%CI: -1.29 to -0.05 (p = .02), demonstrating not non-inferiority. In addition, the ESPB group presented higher NRS failure of analgesia over 24 h (p < .01) and required more postoperative opioids (p = .01 over 24 h). There was no difference in patient satisfaction between groups. CONCLUSION This trial demonstrated that a continuous erector spinae plane block was not non-inferior to a continuous paravertebral block for analgesia after lung surgery but resulted in higher levels of postoperative pain and opioid consumption.
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- Pedro Hilton de Andrade Filho
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Postgraduate Programme in Anaesthesiology, Surgical Sciences, and Perioperative Medicine, University of São Paulo Faculty of Medicine (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Orthopedics and Anaesthesiology Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo (FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Orthopedics and Anaesthesiology Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo (FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Orthopedics and Anaesthesiology Department, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo (FMRP-USP), Ribeirão Preto, Brazil
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Hospital do Servidor Publico Estadual de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
- Postgraduate Programme in Anaesthesiology, Surgical Sciences, and Perioperative Medicine, University of São Paulo Faculty of Medicine (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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Guan J, Liu L, Yang Y, Zheng Z, Li J, Zheng Z. Erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled trial. Ann Med 2023; 55:2298868. [PMID: 38154039 PMCID: PMC10763821 DOI: 10.1080/07853890.2023.2298868] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block is a promising strategy for pain management in some settings. However, the effectiveness of erector spinae plane block versus caudal block in pediatric inguinal hernia repair has yet to be formally investigated. METHODS One hundred and two patients aged 2-5 years undergoing unilateral open inguinal hernia repair randomly received unilateral erector spinae plane block (0.2% ropivacaine 0.5 mL kg-1), caudal block (0.2% ropivacaine 1 mL kg-1), or no block. The primary outcome was time to the first rescue analgesia, defined as the interval from the end of surgery to the Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, and Consolability scale greater than three. Secondary outcomes included the number of patients requiring rescue analgesia, the area under the curve of pain scores over time, satisfaction of guardians, and adverse events. RESULTS The median time to the first rescue analgesia was longer in the erector spinae plane block group than in the caudal block group [10.0 h (interquartile range, 6.6-24.0 h) vs. 5.0 h (interquartile range, 2.9-7.3 h); p < .001]. The Cox regression model demonstrated that the risk of postoperative rescue analgesia requirement was 0.38 in children receiving erector spinae plane block compared with caudal block (95% confidence interval 0.23-0.64; p < .001). Additionally, the area under the curve of the pain scores over time was lower in the erector spinae plane block group than in the caudal block group (44.3 [36.6-50.7] vs. 59.0 [47.1-64.5]; p < .001). CONCLUSIONS Erector spinae plane block provided superior postoperative analgesia compared to caudal block in children undergoing inguinal hernia repair.Trial registration: Chinese Clinical Trial Registry; ChiCTR2100048303.
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- Jinsheng Guan
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, People’s Republic of China
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Bailey JG, Uppal V. The erector spinae plane block: silver bullet or over-hyped? Can J Anaesth 2023:10.1007/s12630-023-02636-7. [PMID: 37957437 DOI: 10.1007/s12630-023-02636-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023] Open
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- Jonathan G Bailey
- Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada.
- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Dalhousie University, 5th Floor Halifax Infirmary Site, Rm 5452, 1796 Summer Street, Halifax, NS, B3H 3A7, Canada.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS, Canada
- Nova Scotia Health Authority, Halifax, NS, Canada
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Mostafa M, Nasr MA, Fawzy M, Awad AE, Waheeb MM. The analgesic effect of transmuscular quadratus lumborum block versus erector spinae plane block for women undergoing elective Caesarean section: A randomized controlled trial. Br J Pain 2023; 17:438-446. [PMID: 38107753 PMCID: PMC10722106 DOI: 10.1177/20494637231181513] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Background We aimed to compare the analgesic effect and quality of recovery of transmuscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in the presence of multimodal analgesia following Caesarean section. Methods This randomised controlled trial included full-term pregnant women who underwent elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia without intrathecal morphine. The included women were randomised to receive either bilateral QLB (n = 51) or bilateral thoracic ESPB (n = 51), in addition to the control group (n = 51) who did not receive any block. All participants received regular paracetamol (1 g/6h) and diclofenac (50 mg/8 h). Intravenous morphine was used as a rescue analgesic. The primary outcome was time to first morphine requirement. Secondary outcomes included total postoperative morphine consumption and total Obstetric Quality of Recovery-11 (ObsQoR-11) score. Results We analysed 51, 50 and 48 patients in the QLB, ESPB and control groups, respectively. The time to first morphine requirement in both QLB and ESPB groups was longer than that in the control group (median [quartiles] time: 6 [6,12] h, 6 [6,6] h and 4 [3,4] h, respectively; p-value <0.001), without significant differences between the two former groups. The total morphine consumption in both QLB and ESPB groups was lower than that in the control group (median [quartiles]:0 [0,5] mg, 0 [0,5] mg and 25 [25,30] mg, respectively; p-value <0.001), without significant differences between the two former groups. The QLB and ESPB groups had comparable ObsQoR-11 score, and both groups' scores were higher than the control group. Conclusion In patients undergoing elective Caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia without intrathecal morphine, both QLB and ESPB provided superior analgesia and quality of recovery compared to the standard care, without significant difference between the two blocks.
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- Maha Mostafa
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Nisi F, Sella N, DI Gregorio G, Lubian M, Giustiniano E, Rosboch GL, Balzani E, Toscano A, Strano G, Rispoli M, Massullo D, Fiorelli S, Santonastaso D, Agnoletti V, Piccioni F. The safety of thoracic paravertebral block and erector spinae plane block in patients treated with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. A narrative review of the evidence. Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:914-922. [PMID: 37404202 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.23.17288-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/06/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The management of thoracic paravertebral block (TPVB) and erector spine plane block (ESPB) in patients treated with anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy is based on limited clinical data, mostly from single case reports. Scientific societies and organizations do not provide strong detailed indications about the limitations of these regional anesthesia techniques in patients receiving antithrombotic therapy. This review summarizes evidence regarding TPVB and ESPB in patients under antithrombotic therapy. EVIDENCE ACQUSITION A literature review from PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, Google Scholar and Web of Science databases was conducted from 1999 to 2022 to identify articles concerning TPVB and ESPB for cardio-thoracic surgery or thoracic procedures in patients under anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS A total of 1704 articles were identified from the initial search. After removing duplicates and not-pertinent articles, 15 articles were analyzed. The results demonstrated a low risk of bleeding for TPVB and minimal or absent risk for ESPB. Ultrasound guidance was extensively used to perform ESPB, but not for TPVB. CONCLUSIONS Although the low level of evidence available, TPVB and ESPB are reasonably safe options in patients ineligible for epidural anesthesia due to antithrombotic therapy. The few published studies suggest that ESPB offers a risk profile safer than TPVB and the use of ultrasound guidance minimizes any complication. Since the literature available does not allow us to draw definitive conclusions, future adequately-powered trials are warranted to determine the indications and the safety of TPVB and ESPB in patients receiving anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy.
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- Fulvio Nisi
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy -
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- Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, ULSS6 Euganea, Cittadella, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Molinette Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Emergency, Molinette Hospital, Città della Salute e della Scienza, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, AO dei Colli - Monaldi Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Clinical and Surgical Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, Department of Clinical and Surgical Translational Medicine, Sant'Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Surgery and Trauma, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Surgery and Trauma, Maurizio Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Forlì-Cesena, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Harbell MW, Langley NR, Seamans DP, Koyyalamudi V, Kraus MB, Carey FJ, Craner R. Evaluating two approaches to the erector spinae plane block: an anatomical study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2023; 48:495-500. [PMID: 36797037 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-104132] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Studies show variable spread with thoracic erector spinae plane (ESP) injections. Injection sites vary from lateral end of the transverse process (TP) to 3 cm from the spinous process, with many not describing the precise site of injection. This human cadaveric study examined dye spread of ultrasound-guided thoracic ESP block at two needle locations. METHODS Ultrasound-guided ESP blocks were performed on unembalmed cadavers. Methylene blue (20 mL, 0.1%) was injected in the ESP at the medial TP at level T5 (medial transverse process injection (MED), n=7) and the lateral end of the TP between T4 and T5 (injection between transverse processes (BTWN), n=7). The back muscles were dissected, and the cephalocaudal and medial-lateral dye spread documented. RESULTS Dye spread cephalocaudally from C4-T12 in the MED group and C5-T11 in the BTWN group, and laterally to the iliocostalis muscle in five MED injections and all BTWN injections. One MED injection reached serratus anterior. Dorsal rami were dyed in five MED and all BTWN injections. Dye spread to the dorsal root ganglion and dorsal root in most injections, though more extensively in the BTWN group. The ventral root was dyed in 4 MED and 6 BTWN injections. Epidural spread in BTWN injections ranged from 3 to 12 levels (median: 5 levels), with contralateral spread in two cases and intrathecal spread in five injections. Epidural spread in MED injections was less extensive (median (range): 1 (0-3) levels); two MED injections did not enter the epidural space. CONCLUSION An ESP injection administered between TPs exhibits more extensive spread than a medial TP injection in a human cadaveric model.
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- Monica W Harbell
- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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- Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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Wan FT, Chin SE, Gwee R, Chong Y, Au-Yong A, Matthews A, Zaw MWW, Lie SA, Loh L, Koh D, Ladlad J, Khoo N, Aw D, Chong CXZ, Ho LML, Ng JL, Sivarajah SS, Tan WJ, Foo FJ, Koh FH. Pre-operative erector spinae plane block should be considered a viable option for laparoscopic colectomies. Surg Endosc 2023; 37:7128-7135. [PMID: 37322360 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10171-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) block is a recent development in the field of regional anaesthesia and has been increasingly explored for abdominal surgeries to reduce opioid use and improve pain control. Colorectal cancer is the commonest cancer in multi-ethnic Singapore and requires surgery for curative treatment. ESP is a promising alternative in colorectal surgeries, but few studies have evaluated its efficacy in such surgeries. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the use of ESP blocks in laparoscopic colorectal surgeries to establish its safety and efficacy in this field. METHODS A prospective two-armed interventional cohort study comparing T8-T10 ESP blocks with conventional multimodal intravenous analgesia for laparoscopic colectomies was conducted in a single institution in Singapore. The decision for doing an ESP block versus conventional multimodal intravenous analgesia was made by a consensus between the attending surgeon and anesthesiologist. Outcomes measured were total intra-operative opioid consumption, post-operative pain control and patient outcome. Post-operative pain control was measured by pain score, analgesia use, and amount of opioids consumed. Patient outcome was determined by presence of ileus. RESULTS A total of 146 patients were included, of which 30 patients received an ESP block. Overall, the ESP group had a significantly lower median opioid usage both intra-operatively and post-operatively (p = 0.031). Fewer patients required patient-controlled analgesia and rescue analgesia post-operatively for pain control (p < 0.001) amongst the ESP group. Pain scores were similar and post-operative ileus was absent in both groups. Multivariate analysis found that the ESP block had an independent effect on reducing intra-opioid consumption (p = 0.014). Multivariate analysis of post-operative opioid use and pain scores did not yield statistically significant results. CONCLUSIONS The ESP block was an effective alternative regional anaesthesia for colorectal surgery that reduced intra-operative and post-operative opioid use while attaining satisfactory pain control.
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- Fang-Ting Wan
- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore
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- Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, 11 Mandalay Road, Singapore, 308232, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, SingHealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore
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- Colorectal Service, Department of General Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, 110 Sengkang East Way, Singapore, 544886, Singapore.
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Dewey MM, Kodali A, Jiao Y, Drobish JK. Outcomes in pediatric liver transplant recipients receiving bilateral continuous erector spinae plane blocks. Pediatr Transplant 2023; 27:e14558. [PMID: 37288575 DOI: 10.1111/petr.14558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Regional anesthesia allows for opioid-sparing and enhanced recovery after many major surgeries. Erector spinae blockade, with reduced bleeding risk and the option for continuous infusion, offers an opportunity to promote this principle in pediatric liver transplant patients. Our goal was to evaluate pain scores, opioid use, and return of bowel function following continuous ESP blockade in pediatric liver transplant recipients. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included extubated patients who received a liver transplant at St. Louis Children's Hospital from July 2016 to July 2021. The control group, which did not meet the criteria for ESP blockade and received standard analgesia regimens, was compared to the group receiving continuous ESP blockade. Measured outcomes included pain scores, opioid consumption through postoperative day two, date of first bowel movement, and length of stay in the ICU and the hospital. RESULTS Patient demographics between control and ESP groups showed no significant differences. Pain scores between control and ESP groups also showed no significant differences. Intraoperative and postoperative opioid requirements, studied in oral morphine equivalents per kilogram (OME/kg), were significantly lower for patients with ESP blockade. Time to first bowel movement was also significantly earlier for the ESP group. No significant differences were found in length of ICU or hospital stay. There were no safety concerns or complications related to ESP blockade. CONCLUSIONS Use of continuous ESP blockade resulted in reduced opioid consumption through postoperative day two and earlier return of bowel function.
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- Megan M Dewey
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Pediatric Anesthesiology, St. Louis Children's Hospital, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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Nair A, Saxena P, Borkar N, Rangaiah M, Arora N, Mohanty PK. Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in cardiac surgeries- A systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Card Anaesth 2023; 26:247-259. [PMID: 37470522 PMCID: PMC10451138 DOI: 10.4103/aca.aca_148_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 09/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been used in many studies for providing opioid-sparing analgesia after various cardiac surgeries. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials to assess the efficacy of ESPB in cardiac surgeries. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Google Scholar to identify the studies in which ESPB was compared with the control group/sham block in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries. The primary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption and postoperative pain scores. The secondary outcomes were intraoperative opioid consumption, ventilation time, time to the first mobilization, length of ICU and hospital stay, and adverse events. Out of 607 studies identified, 16 studies (n = 1110 patients) fulfilled inclusion criteria and were used for qualitative and quantitative analysis. Although, 24-hr opioid consumption were comparable in both groups group (MD, -18.74; 95% CI, -46.85 to 9.36, P = 0.16), the 48-hr opioid consumption was significantly less in ESPB group than control ((MD, -11.01; 95% CI, -19.98 to --2.04, P = 0.02). The pain scores at various time intervals and intraoperative opioid consumption were significantly less in ESPB group. Moreover, duration of ventilation, time to the first mobilization, and length of ICU and hospital were also less in ESPB group (P < 0.00001, P < 0.00001, P < 0.00001, and P < 0.0001, respectively). This systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrated that ESPB provides opioid-sparing perioperative analgesia, facilitates early extubation and mobilization, leads to early discharge from ICU and hospital, and has lesser pruritus when compared to control in patients undergoing cardiac surgeries.
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- Abhijit Nair
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Ibra Hospital, Ministry of Health-Oman, Ibra-414, Sultanate of Oman, Oman
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- Department of Cardiac Anesthesia, National Heart Center, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthetics and Pain Management, Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Rd, Walsall WS2 9PS, United Kingdom
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Kings College Hospital, NHS Foundation Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Pandey SP, Yadav U, Khan MMA, Singh AK, Verma S, Nigam S. Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy. Cureus 2023; 15:e40186. [PMID: 37431344 PMCID: PMC10329850 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 07/12/2023] Open
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Background Percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) is presently the preferred method for managing renal calculi. Visceral pain from the kidney and ureter and somatic pain from the incision site are the primary causes of immediate postoperative pain following PCNL. Poor pain control is associated with unwanted consequences such as patient discomfort, delayed recovery, and prolonged hospital stay. Recently, the erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been used in many thoracic and abdominal surgeries for the control of postoperative pain. In this study, we aimed to assess the effectiveness of the ultrasound-guided ESP block following PCNL. Methodology This was a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study including 60 patients who were scheduled for elective PCNL under general anesthesia. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group E underwent an ultrasound-guided ESP block with 20 mL of the local anesthetic mixture at the T-9 level unilaterally on the side of surgery, and group C was a sham group in which 20 mL of normal saline was injected on the side of surgery. Changes in postoperative pain score were the primary outcome, and the duration of analgesia, the total analgesic requirement in 24 hours, and patient satisfaction were the secondary outcomes. Results The demographic data of both groups were comparable. The Visual Analog Scale score was considerably lower in group E than in group C at two, four, six, and eight hours postoperatively. In group E, the mean analgesic duration was substantially longer than that in group C (8.87 ± 2.45 hours vs. 5.67 ± 1.58 hours, respectively). The tramadol requirement was higher in group C (286.67 ± 62.88 mg) than in group E (133.33 ± 47.95 mg) during the 24-hour postoperative period. At 12 hours, patient satisfaction was considerably higher in group E than in group C (6.73 ± 0.45 vs. 5.87 ± 0.35, respectively). Conclusions The ultrasound-guided ESP block provided efficient postoperative pain relief, prolonged duration of analgesia, and reduced tramadol intake after PCNL surgery.
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- Satya P Pandey
- Anaesthesiology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Shaikh-Ul-Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan Medical College, Saharanpur, IND
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- Anaesthesiology, Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Etawah, IND
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Chen Z, Liu Z, Feng C, Jin Y, Zhao X. Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant in Peripheral Nerve Block. Drug Des Devel Ther 2023; 17:1463-1484. [PMID: 37220544 PMCID: PMC10200118 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s405294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2023] [Accepted: 05/05/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2023] Open
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Peripheral nerve block technology is important to balanced anesthesia technology. It can effectively reduce opioid usage. It is the key to enhance clinical rehabilitation as an important part of the multimodal analgesia scheme. The emergence of ultrasound technology has accelerated peripheral nerve block technology development. It can directly observe the nerve shape, surrounding tissue, and diffusion path of drugs. It can also reduce the dosage of local anesthetics by improving positioning accuracy while enhancing the block's efficacy. Dexmedetomidine is a highly selective drug α2-adrenergic receptor agonist. Dexmedetomidine has the characteristics of sedation, analgesia, anti-anxiety, inhibition of sympathetic activity, mild respiratory inhibition, and stable hemodynamics. Numerous studies have revealed that dexmedetomidine in peripheral nerve blocks can shorten the onset time of anesthesia and prolong the time of sensory and motor nerve blocks. Although dexmedetomidine was approved by the European Drug Administration for sedation and analgesia in 2017, it has not yet been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It is used as a non-label drug as an adjuvant. Therefore, the risk-benefit ratio must be evaluated when using these drugs as adjuvants. This review explains the pharmacology and mechanism of dexmedetomidine, the effect of dexmedetomidine on various peripheral nerve block as an adjuvant, and compare it with other types of adjuvants. We summarized and reviewed the application progress of dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant in nerve block and look forward to its future research direction.
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- Zheping Chen
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, 250012, People’s Republic of China
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Pawa A, King C, Thang C, White L. Erector spinae plane block: the ultimate 'plan A' block? Br J Anaesth 2023; 130:497-502. [PMID: 36775671 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Revised: 12/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is one of seven 'Plan A' blocks proposed by Regional Anaesthesia UK, covering the key areas of commonly encountered surgeries and acute pain. Unlike the other six blocks, the ESPB can be performed at all levels of the spine and provides analgesia to most regions of the body, leading to the argument that the ESPB is the ultimate Plan A block. Current studies show a high level of evidence supporting use in thoracoabdominal surgery but a lack of benefit in upper and lower limb surgery compared with local infiltration and other Plan A blocks. Thus, there is insufficient evidence to support the claim that the erector spinae plane block is the ultimate Plan A block.
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- Amit Pawa
- Department of Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK; Faculty of Life Sciences and Medicine, King's College London, London, UK
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- Department of Theatres, Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Australia; School of Medicine & Dentistry, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Sunshine Coast, Australia; School of Medicine & Dentistry, Griffith University, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Perioperative Analgesia in Breast Reduction Surgery: A Prospective Randomized and Controlled Trial. Aesthetic Plast Surg 2023:10.1007/s00266-023-03315-0. [PMID: 36928313 DOI: 10.1007/s00266-023-03315-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is an interfascial plane block used for analgesia of the chest and abdominal wall. This study aimed to evaluate the perioperative analgesic efficacy of bilateral single-shot ESPB at T5 vertebral level in breast reduction surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS Sixty adult female patients scheduled for breast reduction surgery were included and randomly allocated to two groups to receive either preoperative ESPB with a local anesthetic mixture of 10 mL 0.5% bupivacaine, 5 mL 2% lidocaine, and 5 mL saline, or sham block. Patients in both groups received intraoperative remifentanil infusion and, postoperatively, morphine via the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) device. The primary outcome was 24-h total morphine consumption, and secondary outcomes included intraoperative opioid consumption, postoperative pain intensity, time to first PCA request, supplement analgesic requirements, functional recovery, patient satisfaction, length of hospital stay, and side effects and complications. RESULTS The 24-h total morphine consumption was significantly lower in the ESPB group vs. the sham group (mean ± SD, 6.7 ± 3.9, and 13.9 ± 5.7 mg, respectively, p < 0.001). Compared with sham block, ESPB reduced pain scores, intraoperative opioid consumption, supplement analgesic requirements, delayed time to first PCA request, and improved functional recovery and patient satisfaction. CONCLUSION In breast reduction surgery, preoperative single-shot ESPB reduces perioperative opioid consumption and provides adequate pain relief within 24 h postoperatively compared to systemic analgesics alone. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT03621345 LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II: This journal requires that authors assign a level of evidence to each article. For a full description of these Evidence-Based Medicine ratings, please refer to the Table of Contents or the online Instructions to Authors www.springer.com/00266 .
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Breidenbach KA, Wahezi SE, Kim SY, Koushik SS, Gritsenko K, Shaparin N, Kaye AD, Viswanath O, Wu H, Kim JH. Contrast Spread After Erector Spinae Plane Block at the Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae: A Cadaveric Study. Pain Ther 2023; 12:241-249. [PMID: 36370257 PMCID: PMC9845450 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-022-00453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 10/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has seen widespread use to treat acute and chronic pain in the regions of the thoracic spine. While limited data suggest its increasing utilization for pain management distal to the thoracic, abdomen and trunk, the anesthetic spread and analgesic mechanism of ESPB at the level of the lumbar spine has not been fully described or understood. METHODS This is an observational anatomic cadaveric study to assess the distribution of solution following an ESPB block performed at the fourth lumbar vertebrae (L4) using ultrasound guidance to evaluate the spread of a 20 ml solution consisting of local anesthetic and methylene blue. The study was performed in an anatomy lab in a large academic medical center. Following injection of local anesthetic with contrast dye, cadaveric dissection was performed to better understand the extent of contrast dye and to determine the degree of staining to further predict analgesic potential. We reviewed the findings of other ESPB cadaveric studies currently available for comparison. RESULTS Following cadaveric dissection in an anatomy lab, the contrast dye was observed in the ESP space, and staining was found most cranially at L2 and extending caudally underneath the sacrum. Evaluating the depth of its spread, we found it to be confined to the posterior compartment of the spine sparing the nerve roots bilaterally, which is consistent with the only other cadaveric study of ESPB performed at L4. CONCLUSION Our results demonstrate the clinical utility of lumbar ESPB where posterior confinement of local anesthesia is preferred. However, further investigation is needed to determine the efficacy of ESPB in lower extremity analgesia which is predicated on ventral nerve root involvement.
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- Kathryn A. Breidenbach
- Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Valleywise Health Medical Center, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, LSU Health Shreveport, Shreveport, LA USA
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- Innovative Pain and Wellness, LSU Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Creighton University School of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West and Morningside Hospitals, New York, NY USA
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Mostafa M, Mousa MS, Hasanin A, Arafa AS, Raafat H, Ragab AS. Erector spinae plane block versus subcostal transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing open liver resection surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2023; 42:101161. [PMID: 36154912 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2022.101161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in relation to subcostal transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in patients undergoing open liver resection surgery. METHODS In this randomized controlled trial, we included adult patients undergoing open liver resection surgery. After induction of general anaesthesia, the included patients were randomized to receive either ESPB (n = 30) or subcostal TAPB (n = 30). Postoperative pain was assessed using the numeric rating scale (NRS) at rest and during cough. Intravenous morphine boluses were used for management of breakthrough pain intra- and postoperatively. The study's primary outcome was morphine consumption during the first 24 h postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative morphine consumption, time to first postoperative morphine requirement, incidence of complications, and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Sixty patients were included and were available for the final analysis in this study. The intra-and postoperative morphine consumption were less in the ESPB group than the subcostal TAPB group (median [quartiles] morphine dose: 0 [0-0] vs 2 [0-5] mg, p = 0.007 and 20 [15-20] vs 25 [20-30] mg, p = 0.006, respectively). The time to first morphine requirement was longer in the ESPB group (median [quartiles]: 6.5 [5.5-6.5] h) than the subcostal TAPB group (median [quartiles]: 4.3 [1.0-6.5] h), P = 0.013. Patients in the ESPB group had lower incidence of sedation and higher level of satisfaction than the subcostal TAPB group. CONCLUSION In patients undergoing open liver resection surgery, ESPB provided superior analgesic properties than subcostal TAPB. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT05253079, Principal investigator: Maha Mostafa, Date of registration: February 23, 2022. URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05253079.
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- Maha Mostafa
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Sørenstua M, Zantalis N, Raeder J, Vamnes JS, Leonardsen ACL. Spread of local anesthetics after erector spinae plane block: an MRI study in healthy volunteers. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2023; 48:74-79. [PMID: 36351741 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2022-104012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a truncal fascial block with a disputed mechanism and anatomical site of effect. This study aimed to perform a one-sided ESPB and use MRI to investigate the spread of the local anesthetic (LA) and the corresponding cutaneous loss of sensation to pinprick and cold. METHODS Ten volunteers received a right-sided ESPB at the level of the seventh thoracic vertebra (Th7), consisting of 30 mL 2.5 mg/mL ropivacaine with 0.3 mL gadolinium. The primary outcome was the evaluation of the spread of LA on MRI 1-hour postblock. The secondary outcome was the loss of sensation to cold and pinprick 30-50 min after the block was performed. RESULTS All volunteers had a spread of LA on MRI in the erector spinae muscles and to the intercostal space. 9/10 had spread to the paravertebral space and 8/10 had spread to the neural foramina. 4/10 volunteers had spread to the epidural space. One volunteer had extensive epidural spread as well as contralateral epidural and foraminal spread. Four volunteers had a loss of sensation both posterior and anterior to the midaxillary line, while six volunteers had a loss of sensation only on the posterior side. CONCLUSION We found that LA consistently spreads to the intercostal space, the paravertebral space, and the neural foramina after an ESPB. Epidural spread was evident in four volunteers. Sensory testing 30-50 min after an ESPB shows highly variable results, and generally under-represents what could be expected from the visualized spread on MRI 60 min after block performance. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NCT05012332.
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- Marie Sørenstua
- Department of Anesthesia, Sykehuset Østfold HF, Gralum, Norway .,Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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Ridolfi M, Conti D, Antognozzi E, Garulli G, Monari F, Montomoli J, Pavoni V, Gamberini E. Erector spinae plane block as part of an opiod-sparing anesthesia in enhanced recovery after surgery program in laparoscopic gastric surgery. Minerva Anestesiol 2023; 89:108-109. [PMID: 36745121 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.22.16813-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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- Matteo Ridolfi
- Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Infermi Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy -
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- Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Infermi Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Division of Surgery, Infermi Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Division of Surgery, Infermi Hospital, AUSL Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
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Thalji NK, Patel SJ, Augoustides JG, Schiller RJ, Dalia AA, Low Y, Hamzi RI, Fernando RJ. Opioid-Free Cardiac Surgery: A Multimodal Pain Management Strategy With a Focus on Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block Catheters. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 2022; 36:4523-4533. [PMID: 36184473 PMCID: PMC9745636 DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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- Nabil K Thalji
- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Cardiovascular and Thoracic Division, Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Section, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston Salem, NC.
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Erector spinae block: beyond the torso. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol 2022; 35:600-604. [PMID: 35942700 DOI: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article aims to summarize the current literature describing the application of erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks for regional anesthesia of upper and lower limbs and to discuss the advantages and limitations. RECENT FINDINGS Investigations are still at an early stage but results are promising. High thoracic ESP blockade can relieve acute and chronic shoulder pain through local anesthetic diffusion to cervical nerve roots, although it may not be as effective as direct local anesthetic injection around the brachial plexus. It does, however, preserve motor and phrenic nerve function to a greater extent. It will also block the T2 innervation of the axilla which can be a source of pain in complex arthroscopic shoulder surgery. Lumbar ESP blocks provide effective analgesia following hip arthroplasty and arthroscopy, and appear comparable to lumbar plexus, quadratus lumborum, and fascia iliaca blocks. Unlike the latter, they are motor-sparing and are associated with improved postoperative ambulation. SUMMARY High thoracic and lumbar ESP blocks have the potential to provide adequate analgesia of the upper and lower limbs respectively, without causing significant motor block. They are thus alternative methods of regional anesthesia when other techniques are not feasible or have undesirable adverse effects.
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Conti D, Valoriani J, Gianesello L, Zini C, Ballo P, Pavoni V. Bilateral erector spinae plane block as part of an opioid-free anesthesia in enhanced recovery after surgery program in an unplanned open colorectal surgery. Minerva Anestesiol 2022; 88:873-874. [PMID: 36254698 DOI: 10.23736/s0375-9393.22.16626-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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- Duccio Conti
- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy -
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Orthopedic Anesthesia, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Cardiology, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
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- Unit of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Emergency Department and Critical Care Area, Santa Maria Annunziata Hospital, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
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Plunkett A, Scott TL, Tracy E. Regional anesthesia for breast cancer surgery: which block is best? A review of the current literature. Pain Manag 2022; 12:943-950. [PMID: 36177958 DOI: 10.2217/pmt-2022-0048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. Fortunately, continual advances in diagnosis and treatment are resulting in increased survival rates. Earlier detection and treatment, to include surgical resection, can greatly improve patients outcomes. However, due to the complex innervation of the breast, management of postoperative pain has proven difficult in the past. Approximately, half of all women who undergo breast cancer surgery report postoperative pain syndrome. The paravertebral block has long been the anesthesiologist's choice for mitigating pain during and after the procedure. Newer techniques such as the pectoral nerve block and erector spinae plane block may prove to have some additional benefits. This literature review compares the risks, benefits and specific uses of these three regional nerve blocks in women undergoing breast cancer surgery. It aims to better inform anesthesiologists when they are choosing which technique is best for their patients.
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- Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814, USA
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Dost B, Kaya C, Turunc E, Dokmeci H, Yucel SM, Karakaya D. Erector spinae plane block versus its combination with superficial parasternal intercostal plane block for postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind study. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:295. [PMID: 36114466 PMCID: PMC9479438 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01832-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background
We aimed to compare the effectiveness of bilateral erector spinae plane (ESP) block and superficial parasternal intercostal plane (S-PIP) + ESP block in acute post-sternotomy pain following cardiac surgery.
Methods
Forty-seven patients aged between 18 and 80 years of age with American Society of Anesthesiologists class II–III due to undergo median sternotomy for cardiac surgery were included in this prospective, randomized, double-blinded study. Following randomization into two groups, one group received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESP and the other S-PIP plus ESP block. Morphine consumption within the first 24 h after surgery was the primary outcome of the study while NRS scores at rest, NRS scores when coughing, time taken until extubation, use of rescue analgesic, presence of nausea/vomiting, length of hospital and intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and patient satisfaction were secondary outcome measures.
Results
Morphine use up to 24 h following surgery was statistically significantly different between the ESP block and ESP + S-PIP block groups (18.63 ± 6.60 [15.84–21.41] mg/24 h vs 14.41 ± 5.38 [12.08–16.74] mg/24 h, p = 0.021). The ESP + S-PIP block group had considerably reduced pain scores compared to the ESP block group across all time points. Rescue analgesics were required in 21 (87.5%) patients in the ESP block group and seven (30.4%) in the ESP + S-PIP group (p < 0.001). PONV, length of stay in the ICU and hospital, and time to extubation were similar between groups.
Conclusions
In open cardiac surgery, the combination of ESP and S-PIP blocks lowers pain scores and postoperative morphine requirement of patients.
Trial registration
Clinicaltrials Registration No: NCT05191953, Registration Date: 14/01/2022.
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Influences of Ultrasonic Image-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pulmonary Air Content of Lung Carcinoma Patients Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery. COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN MEDICINE 2022; 2022:1301361. [PMID: 36110570 PMCID: PMC9470334 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1301361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2022] [Revised: 06/26/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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To investigate the influences of ultrasonic image-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on postoperative pulmonary air content of lung carcinoma patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery, 42 patients performed with thoracoscopic radical surgery for lung carcinoma were selected. The patients in the experimental group were performed with ultrasound-guided unilateral ESPB and intravenous general anesthesia. The patients in the control group only underwent intravenous anesthesia. The changes in postoperative pulmonary air content between the two groups were compared. After that, all included patients were divided into the experimental (senior) group (13 cases), the experimental (adult) group (8 cases), the control (senior) group (11 cases), and the control (adult) group (10 cases) according to age. The changes in postoperative pulmonary air content of patients in the four groups were compared. The results showed that lung ultrasound score (LUS) of patients in experimental group was
points 0.5 hour after catheter extraction and LUS was
points 20 to 30 hours. Both scores were remarkably lower than those of patients in control group (
). LUS of lower left anterior area, upper left posterior area, lower left posterior area, upper right posterior area, and lower right posterior area of patients in experimental group was all apparently lower than those in control group 0.5 hour after catheter extraction (
). LUS of upper left posterior area, lower left posterior area, lower right anterior area, upper right posterior area, and lower right posterior area of patients in experimental group was all remarkably lower than those in control group 20 to 30 hours after surgery (
). LUS of senile patients and middle-aged patients in experimental group 0.5 hour after catheter extraction was
points and
points, respectively, which were both notably lower than those in control group (
). Ultrasound-guided ESPB exerted fewer influences on lung and could effectively improve postoperative pulmonary air content among patients. Hence, it was worthy of clinical promotion.
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Lin H, Guan J, Luo S, Chen S, Jiang J. Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block for Quality of Recovery Following Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Ther 2022; 11:861-871. [PMID: 35604613 PMCID: PMC9314466 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-022-00395-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Erector spinae plane block, a novel ultrasound-guided fascial plane block, has become popular for perioperative pain management. This randomized controlled trial tested the hypothesis that preoperative bilateral erector spinae plane block improves the quality of recovery in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion. METHODS Eighty-four patients scheduled for elective posterior lumbar interbody fusion were enrolled. Patients were randomly administered either ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane blocks using 20 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine on each side (ESPB group, n = 42) or no block (control group, n = 42) after anesthesia induction. The primary outcome was the quality of recovery 24 h postoperatively, assessed using the 15-item quality of recovery questionnaire. RESULTS The global postoperative 24-h quality of recovery-15 score was 117 [114-121] in the erector spinae plane block group and 108 [105-111] in the control group, with a median difference of 9 (95% confidence interval 7-12, P < 0.001). Compared with the control group, preoperative bilateral erector spinae plane blocks reduced the area under the curve of the numeric rating scale pain scores over 48 h, prolonged the time to first rescue analgesia, lessened postoperative 24 h morphine consumption, decreased the occurrence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and improved patient satisfaction with postoperative analgesia. There were no block-related adverse events. CONCLUSION We found that preoperative bilateral erector spinae plane blocks provided superior early quality of recovery, postoperative analgesia, and patient satisfaction scores in patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry, ChiCTR1900027186, 4/11/2019.
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- Huifen Lin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Sanming First Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Sanming, Fujian China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fujian Maternity and Child Health Hospital, College of Clinical Medicine for Obstetrics & Gynecology and Pediatrics, Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, No. 134, Dongjie, Fuzhou, 350001 Fujian China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, No. 134, Dongjie, Fuzhou, 350001 Fujian China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, No. 134, Dongjie, Fuzhou, 350001 Fujian China
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Wang J, Du F, Ma Y, Shi Y, Fang J, Xv J, Cang J, Miao C, Zhang X. Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Block Using Programmed Intermittent Bolus Regimen versus Intravenous Patient-Controlled Opioid Analgesia Within an Enhanced Recovery Program After Open Liver Resection in Patients with Coagulation Disorder: A Randomized, Controlled, Non-Inferiority Trial. Drug Des Devel Ther 2022; 16:3401-3412. [PMID: 36203818 PMCID: PMC9531613 DOI: 10.2147/dddt.s376632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Accepted: 09/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Jiali Wang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Jinshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Xiaoguang Zhang, Department of Anesthesiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, 180 Fenglin Road, Shanghai, 200032, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13641995733, Fax +86 21-64041990, Email
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Pirie K, Traer E, Finniss D, Myles PS, Riedel B. Current approaches to acute postoperative pain management after major abdominal surgery: a narrative review and future directions. Br J Anaesth 2022; 129:378-393. [PMID: 35803751 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2022.05.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Revised: 05/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/02/2022] Open
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Poorly controlled postoperative pain is associated with increased morbidity, negatively affects quality of life and functional recovery, and is a risk factor for persistent pain and longer-term opioid use. Up to 10% of opioid-naïve patients have persistent opioid use after many types of surgeries. Opioid-related side-effects and the opioid abuse epidemic emphasise the need for alternative, opioid-minimising, multimodal analgesic strategies, including neuraxial (epidural/intrathecal) techniques, truncal nerve blocks, and lidocaine infusions. The preference for minimally invasive surgical techniques has changed anaesthetic and analgesic requirements in abdominal surgery compared with open laparotomy, leading to a decline in popularity of epidural anaesthesia and an increasing interest in intrathecal morphine and truncal nerve blocks. Limited research exists on patient quality of recovery using specific analgesic techniques after intra-abdominal surgery. Poorly controlled postoperative pain after major abdominal surgery should be a research priority as it affects patient-centred short-term and long-term outcomes (including quality of life scores, return to function measurements, disability-free survival) and has broad community health and economic implications.
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- Katrina Pirie
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia & Pain Management, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Alfred Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Critical Care, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia; Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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De Cassai A, Zarantonello F, Geraldini F, Boscolo A, Pasin L, De Pinto S, Leardini G, Basile F, Disarò L, Sella N, Mariano ER, Pettenuzzo T, Navalesi P. Single-injection regional analgesia techniques for mastectomy surgery: A network meta-analysis. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2022; 39:591-601. [PMID: 35759292 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing mastectomy surgery experience severe postoperative pain. Several regional techniques have been developed to reduce pain intensity but it is unclear, which of these techniques is most effective. OBJECTIVES To synthesise direct and indirect comparisons for the relative efficacy of different regional and local analgesia techniques in the setting of unilateral mastectomy. Postoperative opioid consumption at 24 h, postoperative pain at extubation, 1, 12 and 24 h, postoperative nausea and vomiting were collected. DESIGN Systematic review with network meta-analysis (PROSPERO:CRD42021250651). DATA SOURCE PubMed, Scopus, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (from inception until 7 July 2021). ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA All randomised controlled trials investigating single-injection regional and local analgesia techniques in adult patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy were included in our study without any language or publication date restriction. RESULTS Sixty-two included studies randomising 4074 patients and investigating nine techniques entered the analysis. All techniques were associated with less opioid consumption compared with controls The greatest mean difference [95% confidence interval (CI)] was associated with deep serratus anterior plane block: mean difference -16.1 mg (95% CI, -20.7 to -11.6). The greatest reduction in pain score was associated with the interpectoral-pecto-serratus plane block (mean difference -1.3, 95% CI, -1.6 to - 1) at 12 h postoperatively, and with superficial serratus anterior plane block (mean difference -1.4, 95% CI, -2.4 to -0.5) at 24 h. Interpectoral-pectoserratus plane block resulted in the greatest statistically significant reduction in postoperative nausea/vomiting when compared with placebo/no intervention with an OR of 0.23 (95% CI, 0.13 to 0.40). CONCLUSION All techniques were associated with superior analgesia and less opioid consumption compared with controls. No single technique was identified as superior to others. In comparison, local anaesthetic infiltration does not offer advantages over multimodal analgesia alone. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO (CRD4202125065).
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- Alessandro De Cassai
- From the UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua (ADC, FZ, FG, AB, LP, TP, PN), UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine-DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy (SDP, GL, FB, LD, NS, PN), Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford (ERM) and Anesthesiology and Perioperative Care Service, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Healthcare System, Palo Alto, California, USA (ERM)
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Kim SH. Anatomical classification and clinical application of thoracic paraspinal blocks. Korean J Anesthesiol 2022; 75:295-306. [PMID: 35368174 PMCID: PMC9346276 DOI: 10.4097/kja.22138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Various techniques for regional anesthesia and analgesia of the thorax are currently being used in clinical practice. A recent international consensus has anatomically classified paraspinal blocks in the thoracic spinal region into the following four types: paravertebral, retrolaminar, erector spinae plane, and intertransverse process blocks. These blocks have different anatomical targets; thus, the spreading patterns of the injectates differ and can consequently exhibit different neural blockade characteristics. The paravertebral block directly targets the paravertebral space just outside the neuraxial region and has an analgesic efficacy comparable to that of the epidural block; however, there are multiple potential risks associated with this technique. Retrolaminar and erector spinae plane blocks target the erector spinae plane on the vertebral lamina and transverse process, respectively. In anatomical studies, these two blocks showed different injectate spreading patterns to the back muscles and the fascial plane. In cadaveric studies, paravertebral spread was identified, but variable. However, numerous clinical reports have shown paravertebral spread with erector spinae plane blocks. Both techniques have been found to reduce postoperative pain compared to controls; however, the results have been more inconsistent than with the paravertebral block. Finally, the intertransverse process block targets the tissue complex posterior to the superior costotransverse ligament. Anatomical studies have revealed that this block has pathways that are more direct and closer to the paravertebral space than the retrolaminar and erector spinae plane blocks. Cadaveric evaluations have consistently shown promising results; however, further clinical studies using this technique are needed to confirm these anatomical findings.
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- Shin Hyung Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Translational Research Unit for Anatomy and Analgesia, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Shigeta H, Yasumura R, Kotake Y. Comparison of plasma levobupivacaine concentrations with and without epinephrine following erector spinae plane block for breast cancer surgery: a randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2022; 22:86. [PMID: 35350983 PMCID: PMC8966335 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-022-01632-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background The erector spinae plane (ESP) block requires a large volume of local anesthetic to provide effective analgesia, which has the potential to cause local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). Adjunctive epinephrine slows the entry of local anesthetic into the plasma and decreases its toxic effect on vulnerable tissues. We compared plasma levobupivacaine concentrations with and without epinephrine after ESP blocks for breast cancer surgery. Methods In this prospective, double-blinded, randomized controlled trial, 35 patients who underwent elective unilateral partial mastectomy with sentinel lymph node biopsy were enrolled. The patients were randomized to group L (ESP block with 2 mg/kg levobupivacaine) or LE (ESP block with 2 mg/kg levobupivacaine and 5 μg/mL epinephrine). Blood samples were obtained at 2.5, 5, 7.5, 10, 12.5, 15, 30, 60, and 120 min after the ESP block, and plasma concentrations of levobupivacaine were compared. Results Twenty-nine patients were included in the analysis. The maximum plasma concentration (Cmax) and the time to maximum concentration (Tmax) were, respectively, 1.24 μg/mL and 6.0 min in group L and 0.62 μg/mL and 7.2 min in group LE. The two groups showed no significant differences in the numerical rating scale scores immediately after extubation and 5 and 9 h after the ESP block, or in the interval from the ESP block to the first rescue analgesia. No patient developed symptoms suggestive of LAST. Conclusions A single bolus of 2 mg/kg levobupivacaine in the ESP block resulted in a short Tmax with high Cmax. Adding epinephrine to levobupivacaine decreased the Cmax and delayed the Tmax after ESP blocks but had no effect on postoperative analgesia. Trial registration UMIN Clinical Trials Registry, UMIN000034479. The trial was retrospectively registered on October 13, 2018. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12871-022-01632-6.
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- Hiroe Shigeta
- Department of Anesthesiology, Toho University Graduate School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan. .,Department of Anesthesia, National Hospital Organization, Tokyo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan.
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- Department of Anesthesia, National Hospital Organization, Tokyo Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Toho University, Tokyo, Japan
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Şahin A, Baran O. Effect of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block on post-surgical pain in patients undergoing nephrectomy: a single-center, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. J Int Med Res 2022; 50:3000605221086737. [PMID: 35301896 PMCID: PMC8935409 DOI: 10.1177/03000605221086737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Erector spinae plane (ESP) block is an alternative to neuraxial block for post-surgical pain in nephrectomy patients. However, no clinical trial has directly compared ESP block with a control group. METHODS In a single-center, double-blind randomized comparative trial, patients undergoing nephrectomy with a subcostal flank incision under general anesthesia were divided into the following two groups: ESP block group (ESP block before anesthesia) and non-ESP (control) group (no intervention). The primary outcome measure was pain score (Numeric Rating Scale [NRS] 0 to 10). Secondary outcomes were postoperative opiate use, anesthetic and surgical complications, length of hospital stay, and patient-reported outcomes. RESULTS Postoperatively (0 to 24 hours), the ESP block group experienced less pain and had lower NRS pain scores 0 to 24 hours postoperatively than the non-ESP group. Opioid consumption and the number of rescue analgesic doses decreased significantly in the ESP group compared with the non-ESP group. Patient-Reported Outcomes Information System (Quality of Recovery-15) scores significantly improved in the ESP group compared with the non-ESP block group. CONCLUSIONS Patients receiving an ESP block for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia during radical nephrectomies experienced less postoperative pain 0 to 24 hours compared with the non-ESP group.
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- Ayhan Şahin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Faculty of Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag˘, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Medical Faculty of Namik Kemal University, Tekirdag˘, Turkey
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Liu D, Zhang G, Zhu Y, Liu X, Xu S, He M, Chen S, An K, Liang G, Zhu Z. Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Retrolaminar Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block in Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Pain Res 2022; 15:815-826. [PMID: 35370419 PMCID: PMC8974250 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s349028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Purpose Retrolaminar block (RLB) and erector spine plane block (ESPB) share a similar block site, but their analgesia principle may differ. This study compared the postoperative analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided RLB and ESPB for retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery. Patients and Methods The study included patients who scheduled for laparoscopic nephrectomy from July 2020 to January 2021. Patients in RLB group received a three-point block at the posterior surface of T8-T10 lamina, and those in ESPB group received at the T9 level. The primary result was the score of visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary results included information on intraoperative and postoperative analgesia consumption and rescue analgesia usage, skin temperature, serum interleukin (IL)-1β, prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) level and the occurrence of safety events. Results There was no significant difference between the two groups in the postoperative VAS scores at both the rest and cough state (All P>0.05). The skin surface temperature of the affected side and the healthy side in ESPB group was higher than that in the RLB group at the end of the surgery (P=0.002) and after surgery (P=0.016). The RLB group had a higher ephedrine usage than the ESPB group (P=0.027). Compared with the ESPB group, the RLB group had a shorter time to exhaust (P=0.045) and lower serum IL-1β level (P=0.049). Patients in neither group developed severe adverse event. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided RLB and ESPB can provide safe and effective postoperative analgesia for retroperitoneal laparoscopic surgery. ESPB has more stable intraoperative hemodynamics, while RLB has more potential research value for patients’ rapid recovery.
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- Dexing Liu
- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Urology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Zhaoqiong Zhu, Tel +86-851-28609145, Fax +86-851-28609145, Email
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Pu S, Wu Y, Han Q, Chen J, Xu Y, Lv Y, Li C, Lu J, Wu J, Du D. Ultrasound-Guided Extraforaminal Thoracic Nerve Root Block Through the Midpoint of the Inferior Articular Process and the Parietal Pleura: A Clinical Application of Thoracic Paravertebral Nerve Block. J Pain Res 2022; 15:533-544. [PMID: 35221719 PMCID: PMC8865906 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s351145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose Thoracic nerve root (TNR) block is performed primarily under computed tomography or X-ray fluoroscopy but is associated with radiation exposure. Ultrasound requires no radiation and distinguishes vessels, nerves, pleura, and other tissues. Few reports of ultrasound-guided TNR (US-TNR) block have been described, and the puncture end point has not been clearly defined. Herein, we evaluated the feasibility of US-TNR block using the midpoint of the inferior articular process (IAP) and parietal pleura (PP) as the puncture end point. Patients and Methods A prospective series of 10 patients with Herpes Zoster-associated pain underwent US-TNR-guided block performed using an in-plane technique with the midpoint of thoracic IAP and PP as the puncture end points of ultrasonography. The US-TNR block procedure was performed with ultrasound as the primary imaging tool followed by fluoroscopic confirmation. Results In all patients, the needle tips were visible at the lateral margin of the pedicle in the anteroposterior view and at the extraforaminal zone in the lateral view. The TNR and dorsal root ganglion (DRG) were delineated in all 10 patients. Furthermore, 2 mL of radiopaque agent could delineate the epidural space in 8 patients and the thoracic paravertebral (TPV) space in the other 2 patients. All patients developed numbness along the corresponding dermatome 30 min after injection of local anesthetics. The numeric rating scale (NRS) score at baseline, and at two- and four-week follow-ups were 6.50 ± 1.35, 3.50 ± 0.85 (vs NRS at baseline, P < 0.01), and 4.00 ± 0.82 (vs NRS at baseline, P < 0.01), respectively. Conclusion This study demonstrated the feasibility of US-TNR block using the in-plane technique with the midpoint of thoracic IAP and PP as the puncture end point to effectively block the TNR and DRG. This technique is an accurate clinical application of TPV nerve block and provides a potential therapeutic option for the treatment of neuropathic pain.
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- Shaofeng Pu
- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Institutes of Brain Science, Fudan University, Shanghai, 200032, People’s Republic of China
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- Shanghai Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Radiology Department, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China
- Correspondence: Dongping Du, Department of Pain Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, 200233, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 21 2405 8896, Fax +86 21 2405 8330, Email
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Ashokka B, Arora D, Niranjan Kumar S, Chin R, Kannan R, Ng B, Loh MH. Labour epidural practice in a tertiary training centre. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2022; 51:49-52. [PMID: 35091730 DOI: 10.47102/annals-acadmedsg.2021421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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Shanthanna H, Czuczman M, Moisiuk P, O'Hare T, Khan M, Forero M, Davis K, Moro J, Vanniyasingam T, Foster G, Thabane L, Alolabi B. Erector spinae plane block vs. peri-articular injection for pain control after arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomised controlled trial. Anaesthesia 2021; 77:301-310. [PMID: 34861745 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15625] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Interscalene brachial plexus block is the standard regional analgesic technique for shoulder surgery. Given its adverse effects, alternative techniques have been explored. Reports suggest that the erector spinae plane block may potentially provide effective analgesia following shoulder surgery. However, its analgesic efficacy for shoulder surgery compared with placebo or local anaesthetic infiltration has never been established. We conducted a randomised controlled trial to compare the analgesic efficacy of pre-operative T2 erector spinae plane block with peri-articular infiltration at the end of surgery. Sixty-two patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder repair were randomly assigned to receive active erector spinae plane block with saline peri-articular injection (n = 31) or active peri-articular injection with saline erector spinae plane block (n = 31) in a blinded double-dummy design. Primary outcome was resting pain score in recovery. Secondary outcomes included pain scores with movement; opioid use; patient satisfaction; adverse effects in hospital; and outcomes at 24 h and 1 month. There was no difference in pain scores in recovery, with a median difference (95%CI) of 0.6 (-1.9-3.1), p = 0.65. Median postoperative oral morphine equivalent utilisation was significantly higher in the erector spinae plane group (21 mg vs. 12 mg; p = 0.028). Itching was observed in 10% of patients who received erector spinae plane block and there was no difference in the incidence of significant nausea and vomiting. Patient satisfaction scores, and pain scores and opioid use at 24 h were similar. At 1 month, six (peri-articular injection) and eight (erector spinae plane block) patients reported persistent pain. Erector spinae plane block was not superior to peri-articular injection for arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
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- H Shanthanna
- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Surgery, Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Research Institute of St Joes, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia, St Joseph's Health Care, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.,Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Joseph's Healthcare, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Xin L, Hou N, Zhang Z, Feng Y. The Effect of Preoperative Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block on Chronic Postsurgical Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Cohort Study. Pain Ther 2021; 11:93-106. [PMID: 34826113 PMCID: PMC8861229 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-021-00339-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/26/2023] Open
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Introduction The high incidence of chronic postsurgical pain (CPSP) has been a major issue after breast cancer surgery (BCS). The impact of regional anesthesia (RA) techniques on CPSP remains conflicting. In this propensity score-matched cohort study, we aimed to investigate the effect of preoperative single-shot erector spinae plane block (ESPB) adding to general anesthesia (GA) on the incidence of CPSP at 1 year following BCS. Methods Data of adult female patients who underwent unilateral BCS between October 2019 and June 2020 were retrospectively collected. Patients were grouped to ESPB combined with GA (ESPB + GA) and GA alone, respectively. All patients were prospectively followed up at 1 year after surgery. CPSP and neuropathic pain (NP) were measured using the brief pain inventory–short form (BPI-SF) and ID Pain scale. Eleven confounding factors were managed by propensity score matching (PSM) to achieve between-group balance. The primary outcome was the incidence of CPSP at 1 year after BCS. The secondary outcomes include proportion of NP, severity, and interference of CPSP at 1 year after surgery, acute postoperative pain, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), hospital length of stay (LOS), and adverse events. Results After PSM, data for 194 patients were available for analysis (97 in each group). No significant difference in the incidence of CPSP (P = 1.000) nor percentage of patients with NP (P = 0.442) was found between the two groups. Both matched groups had similar intensity of CPSP (P = 0.547) measured by BPI-SF as well as the rates of moderate to severe CPSP (P = 1.000). A significant decrease in acute pain scores (P = 0.043) and rates of rescue analgesics demand (P = 0.042) were observed in the ESPB + GA group compared to the GA group. Multivariate logistic regression on the total study cohort showed that axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) (OR 3.541, 95% CI: 1.273–9.851, P = 0.015), radiotherapy (OR 1.918, 95% CI: 1.067–3.448, P = 0.029) and acute postoperative pain within 24 h (OR 2.109, 95% CI: 1.097–4.056, P = 0.036) were independent risk factors for the development of CPSP. Conclusions We found that preoperative single-shot ESPB was not associated with reduced incidence of CPSP at 1 year after BCS. ALND, radiotherapy, and acute postoperative pain within 24 h were independent risk factors for the development of CPSP after BCS. Trial Registration The study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ID: ChiCTR2000038464, date of registration: September 23, 2020).
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- Ling Xin
- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Peking University People's Hospital, No. 11 Xizhimen South Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China.
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Rao Kadam V, Ludbrook G, van Wijk RM, Hewett P, Thiruvenkatarajan V, Edwards S, Williams P, Adhikary S. A comparison of ultrasound guided bilateral single injection shot Erector Spinae Plane blocks versus wound infiltration for post-operative analgesia in laparoscopic assisted colonic surgery- a prospective randomised study. BMC Anesthesiol 2021; 21:255. [PMID: 34702183 PMCID: PMC8547045 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-021-01474-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Both wound infiltration (WI) with local anaesthetic and Erector Spinae Plane block (ESPB) have been described for post-operative analgesia after abdominal surgery. This study compared the efficacy of WI versus ESPB for post-operative analgesia after laparoscopic assisted colonic surgery. Methods Seventy-two patients between 18 and 85 years of age undergoing elective surgery were randomised to receive either WI or ESPB. In the WI group a 40 ml bolus of 0.5% Ropivacaine, infiltrated at the ports and minimally invasive wound at subcutaneous and fascia layers. In the ESPB group at T8 level, under ultrasound guidance, a 22-gauge nerve block needle was passed through the Erector Spinae muscle to reach its fascia. A dose up to 40 ml of 0.5% Ropivacaine, divided into two equal volumes, was injected at each side. Both groups had a multimodal analgesic regime, including regular Paracetamol, dexamethasone and patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) with Fentanyl. The primary end point was a post-operative pain score utilising a verbal Numerical Rating Score (NRS, 0–10) on rest and coughing in the post anaesthetic care unit (PACU) and in the first 24 h. Secondary outcomes measured were: opioid usage, length of stay and any clinical adverse events. Results There was no significant treatment difference in PACU NRS at rest and coughing (p-values 0. 382 and 0.595respectively). Similarly, there were no significant differences in first 24 h NRS at rest and coughing (p-values 0.285 and 0.431 respectively). There was no significant difference in Fentanyl use in PACU or in the first 24 h (p- values 0.900 and 0.783 respectively). Neither was there a significant difference found in mean total Fentanyl use between ESPB and WI groups (p-value 0.787). Conclusion Our observations found both interventions had an overall similar efficacy. Trial registration The study was registered with the Australian New Zealand Clinical Trial Registry (ACTRN: 12619000113156).
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- V Rao Kadam
- Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia. .,Department of Anaesthesia, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA, 5011, Australia.
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- Acute Care Medicine, University of Adelaide, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Anaesthesia, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA, 5011, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia.,Department of Anaesthesia, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 28 Woodville Road, Woodville South, SA, 5011, Australia
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, School of Public Health, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Acute Care Medicine, The University of Adelaide, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, USA
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Ren Y, Zheng T, Hua L, Zhang F, Ma Y, Zhang J. The Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Thoracic Epidural Block on Postoperative Analgesia After Nuss Surgery in Paediatric Patients: Study Protocol of a Randomized Non-Inferiority Design Trial. J Pain Res 2021; 14:3047-3055. [PMID: 34611435 PMCID: PMC8487277 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s332078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose The Nuss procedure is a recognized treatment for adolescent pectus excavatum that results in severe postoperative pain. Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel technique that provides postoperative analgesia and reduces opioid consumption. Our aim is to explore whether ESPB produces analgesia similar to thoracic epidural anaesthesia (TEA) in paediatric patients undergoing Nuss procedure. Study Design and Methods This randomized, controlled, non-inferiority trial will enrol 300 paediatric patients undergoing Nuss surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned 1:1 to receive ESPB or TEA preoperatively. The primary, joint endpoint is the average numeric rating scale (NRS) score and cumulative sufentanil consumption. The secondary endpoints are pain scores and sufentanil consumption at different time points after surgery, analgesia-related side effects, and other postoperative complications. Data will be analysed by the intention-to-treat principle. Discussion This study investigates the effect of ESPB on postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores and intend to provide a new strategy of analgesia management for Nuss procedure in paediatric patients.
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- Yi Ren
- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Beijing Children's Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Center for Children's Health, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Tang Z, Lu M, Qu C, Zhang Y, Li L, Li S, Qi L, Cheng C, Tian H. Enhanced recovery after surgery improves short-term outcomes in patients undergoing esophagectomy. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 114:1197-1204. [PMID: 34624264 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2021] [Revised: 07/17/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is a perioperative management protocol that aims to accelerate patient recovery. This study aimed to evaluate its benefits in patients with resectable esophageal cancer. METHODS This retrospective study compared patients before (January 2013 to December 2016) and after (June 2018 to December 2020) ERAS protocol implementation in our hospital. A propensity score-matched (PSM) analysis was used to compare short-term surgical outcomes between ERAS and non-ERAS groups. After PSM, each group included 243 patients. RESULTS There were significant differences in hospital length of stay after surgery (7.40 vs. 11.17 days, P<.001) and hospitalization cost (¥69380 vs. ¥78075, P<.001) between the ERAS and non-ERAS groups. The time to chest tube removal (4.91 vs. 7.16 days, P<.001) and first bowel movement (2.87 vs. 3.97 days, P<.001) was significantly shorter in the ERAS group. However, there was no significant difference in total postoperative complication morbidity (20.2% vs. 25.1%, P=0.193). The complication of postoperative atelectasis or pneumonia was significantly lower in the ERAS group (P=0.003), but there was no significant difference in occurrence of ≥Grade III complications between the two groups (12.3% vs. 11.5%, P=0.889). CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated that ERAS could reduce the hospital stay, numerical pain scores, and hospitalization costs without increasing postoperative complication and readmission. Furthermore, subgroup analyses revealed that ERAS was safe for older people (>70 years old).
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- Zhanpeng Tang
- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China; Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Qilu Hospital, Cheeloo College of Medicine, Shandong University, Jinan, Shandong 250012, People's Republic of China.
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Believe the hype? An evaluation of Twitter activity and publication trends related to the erector spinae plane block. J Clin Anesth 2021; 75:110499. [PMID: 34481365 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2021.110499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Revised: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 08/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Chin KJ, Lirk P, Hollmann MW, Schwarz SKW. Mechanisms of action of fascial plane blocks: a narrative review. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46:618-628. [PMID: 34145073 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-102305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2020] [Revised: 12/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) target the space between two fasciae, rather than discrete peripheral nerves. Despite their popularity, their mechanisms of action remain controversial, particularly for erector spinae plane and quadratus lumborum blocks. OBJECTIVES This narrative review describes the scientific evidence underpinning proposed mechanisms of action, highlights existing knowledge gaps, and discusses implications for clinical practice and research. FINDINGS There are currently two plausible mechanisms of analgesia. The first is a local effect on nociceptors and neurons within the plane itself or within adjacent muscle and tissue compartments. Dispersion of local anesthetic occurs through bulk flow and diffusion, and the resulting conduction block is dictated by the mass of local anesthetic reaching these targets. The extent of spread, analgesia, and cutaneous sensory loss is variable and imperfectly correlated. Explanations include anatomical variation, factors governing fluid dispersion, and local anesthetic pharmacodynamics. The second is vascular absorption of local anesthetic and a systemic analgesic effect at distant sites. Direct evidence is presently lacking but preliminary data indicate that FPBs can produce transient elevations in plasma concentrations similar to intravenous lidocaine infusion. The relative contributions of these local and systemic effects remain uncertain. CONCLUSION Our current understanding of FPB mechanisms supports their demonstrated analgesic efficacy, but also highlights the unpredictability and variability that result from myriad factors at play. Potential strategies to improve efficacy include accurate deposition close to targets of interest, injections of sufficient volume to encourage physical spread by bulk flow, and manipulation of concentration to promote diffusion.
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- Ki Jinn Chin
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Laboratory of Experimental Intensive Care and Anaesthesiology (L·E·I·C·A), Amsterdam University Medical Centres, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Tran DQ, Boezaart AP, Neal JM. Fascial plane blocks: the next leap. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2021; 46:568-569. [PMID: 34145068 DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2020-101992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2020] [Revised: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- De Q Tran
- Anesthesia, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Anesthesiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida, USA
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- Anesthesiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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