Wilson AA, Schmid AM, Pestaña P, Tubog TD. Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Pain and Opioid Consumption After Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
J Perianesth Nurs 2024;
39:122-131. [PMID:
37747377 DOI:
10.1016/j.jopan.2023.06.003]
[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: 10/25/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE
Evaluate the effectiveness of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block in lumbar spine surgeries.
DESIGN
Systematic review with meta-analysis.
METHODS
PubMed, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, Google Scholar, and other gray literature were searched for eligible studies. Risk ratio (RR), mean difference (MD), and standardized mean difference were used to estimate outcomes with suitable effect models. The quality of evidence was assessed using the Risk of Bias algorithm and the grades of recommendation, assessment, development, and evaluation (GRADE) approach.
FINDINGS
Twenty-two randomized controlled trials involving 1,327 patients were included. The erector spinae plane (ESP) block demonstrated a lower cumulative pain score within the first 48 hours at rest (MD, -1.03; 95% CI, -1.19 to -0.87; P < .00001) and during activity (MD, -1.16; 95% CI, -1.24 to -1.08; P < .00001). In addition, ESP block decreased opioid consumption (MD, -6.25; 95% CI, -8.33 to -4.17; P < .00001) and prolonged the time to first analgesic rescue (MD, 5.66; 95% CI, 3.11-8.20; P < .0001) resulting in fewer patients requesting rescue analgesic (RR, 0.33; 95% CI, 0.13-0.83; P = .02), lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (RR, 0.29; 95% CI, 0.10-0.79; P = .02) with improved patient satisfaction score (standardized mean difference, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.40-2.94; P < .00001).
CONCLUSIONS
ESP block can provide effective postoperative pain control for lumbar spine surgery, improve patient satisfaction, and reduce the amount of postoperative opioid use.
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