scholarly journals Erector spinae plane block (ESPB): an adjuvant multimodal analgesic in the Combined Mandibulectomy and Neck Dissection (COMMANDO)—a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jadon Ashok ◽  
S. Nair Abhijit ◽  
Sinha Neelam ◽  
K. Shahi Prashant
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Neck Dissection ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Multimodal Analgesia ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Regional Technique ◽  
Severe Postoperative Pain

Abstract Background The Combined Mandibulectomy and Neck Dissection (COMMANDO) surgery results in severe postoperative pain and requires multimodal analgesia (MMA) for its management. We speculated that the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) which is the ultrasound (US)-guided regional technique and has been used in various types of surgeries due to its analgesic benefits could be used as an effective analgesic adjunct in COMMANDO surgery. Case presentation We report a case of a 68-year-old female patient who underwent left side COMMANDO surgery for carcinoma cheek. She was given an ultrasound-guided left erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in the preoperative period with catheter insertion at T3 (3rd thoracic vertebral level). Two boluses of local anesthetic were given each with 10 ml 0.25% ropivacaine one before and one after surgery, and then, the infusion was started with a volumetric pump. The ESPB provided effective intraoperative as well as postoperative pain relief without any side effects. Conclusion US-guided ESPB could be used as a potential opioid-sparing multimodal analgesic in head and neck surgeries based on the pain relief provided and the spread of contrast on imaging. This hypothesis needs to be explored in the form of case series and adequately powered randomized controlled trials.

Epipleural surgical block and ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for analgesia in VATS

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Analgesia ◽  
Local Anesthetic ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Additional Method ◽  
Video Tutorial ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Severe Postoperative Pain

Thoracic surgery is still associated with severe postoperative pain. In this video tutorial, we present 2 techniques that could be used as an additional method in a multimodal postoperative analgesia strategy for video-assisted thoracic surgery. We present the combination of an epipleural surgical infiltration of a local anesthetic with an ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block.

scholarly journals A Randomised Controlled Study to Evaluate Efficacy of the Landmark Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Surgeries in Kolhapur District in Western Maharashtra

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (20) ◽  
pp. 1559-1564
Author(s):  
Rashmee Vijay Chavan ◽  
Archita Rajaram Patil ◽  
Anupama Deepak Sahasrabudhe ◽  
Aarati Bhaskar Jadhav ◽  
Prithiv Rishardhan Prabhakaran
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
General Anaesthesia ◽  
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Vas Score ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Post Operative Pain

BACKGROUND Post-operative pain and discomfort is a common side effect of percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery. The study intended to evaluate the efficacy of landmark guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in early post-operative pain relief following (PCNL) surgery. METHODS In this randomised prospective, single blind, interventional study, 70 patients aged 20 - 60 years of ASA grade I and II, scheduled for elective percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) surgery under general anaesthesia were included. Patients were randomly allotted into two groups of 35 each. Group 1 was the control group and received parenteral analgesia according to institutional protocol for postoperative pain relief. Group 2 was the study group and received landmark guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) with 20 cc of 0.25 % bupivacaine for postoperative pain relief. Post-operatively patients were monitored for pain and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score was noted at 2nd, 4th and 6th hr and was maintained below 4 by providing them with additional analgesics if required. Time and doses of analgesics required were recorded. RESULTS All the statistical analysis was done using R-Studio 1.2.5001 software. MannWhitney-U test was used for quantitative variables of pain score. Proportion test was used for qualitative demographic data and for post-operative analgesics requirement. Both the groups were comparable on demographic variables. The average VAS score at 2nd and 4th hr was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group (P < 0.05). The VAS score at 6th hr was comparable in both the groups. The analgesic requirement was significantly lower in study group as compared to the control group. CONCLUSIONS The landmark guided ESPB is an effective and simple method to alleviate immediate postoperative pain in PCNL surgeries under general anaesthesia. KEYWORDS Erector Spinae Plane Block, Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Surgery, Postoperative Pain

Erector spinae plane block for multimodal analgesia in thoracic surgery: a two-center case series

2018 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. S78-S79
Author(s):  
Giulia Colussi ◽  
V. Moro ◽  
G. Gallas ◽  
L. Comuzzi ◽  
M. Zuliani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Multimodal Analgesia ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block

scholarly journals Erector Spinae Plane Block– An Analgesic Technique for Laparoscopic Liver Resection: A Case Series

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Resection ◽  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Pain Relief ◽  
Liver Surgery ◽  
Laparoscopic Liver Resection ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Analgesic Technique

Introduction: Postoperative pain after liver surgery can be significant and yet difficult to manage. Epidural analgesia is widely used for pain relief after liver surgery. However there has been a progressive reduction in the use of epidural analgesia within an enhanced recovery program. The erector spinae plane block is a recently described regional anesthetic technique for providing abdominal analgesia when performed at the level of the T7 transverse process. Its mechanism of action is not yet clear, despite this providing somatic and visceral analgesia during surgery. Cases presentation: We report five patients undergoing laparoscopic liver resection in which the somatic and visceral intraoperative pain were covered by the right erector spinae plane block. In addition, a transversus abdominis plane plus oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane blocks were performed on the left hemisome to cover the somatic pain due to skin incision and laparoscopic ports insertion. For postoperative pain relief, a catheter was inserted during the execution of the erector spinae plane block and a levobupivacaine infusion was maintained for 36 hr through it. Conclusions: A continuous right erector spinae plane block could be an effective analgesic technique in patients undergoing laparoscopic liver resection. However, further prospective studies with large number of patients are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of this block in liver surgery. Keywords: ESP block ; Erector spinae plane block ; Regional anesthesia ; Hepatic surgery ; Pain management.

scholarly journals Opioid-free anesthesia—dexmedetomidine as adjuvant in erector spinae plane block: a case series

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Coviello ◽  
Danilo Esposito ◽  
Roberta Galletta ◽  
Alfredo Maresca ◽  
Giuseppe Servillo
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Transverse Process ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Gynecological Surgery ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Caucasian Women ◽  
Clinically Significant

Abstract Background Laparoscopic pain is related to the stretching of the peritoneum and peritoneal irritation caused by insufflation of the parietal peritoneum with carbon dioxide. In 2017, erector spinae plane block (ESPB) was described for management of postoperative pain following open and laparoscopic abdominal surgery. The use of multimodal anesthesia reduces both intraoperative and postoperative opioid use and improves analgesia. The addition of dexmedetomidine to the anesthetic mixture significantly prolongs analgesia, without clinically significant side effects. Case Presentation We describe a series of three Caucasian women cases that illustrate the efficacy of bilateral ESPB performed at the level of the T7 transverse process to provide intraoperative and postoperative analgesia for laparoscopic gynecological surgery. Conclusion Further investigation is recommended to establish the potential for ESPB with dexmedetomidine as adjuvant as an opioid-free anesthetic modality in laparoscopic gynecological surgery.

scholarly journals Effective erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in a pyothorax patient who underwent emergency re-open thoracotomy—a case report

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izumi Kawagoe ◽  
Daizoh Satoh ◽  
Mariko Fukui ◽  
Kenji Suzuki ◽  
Eiichi Inada
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Analgesia ◽  
Transverse Process ◽  
Erector Spinae ◽  
Open Thoracotomy ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Lung Lobectomy ◽  
Erector Spinae Plane Block ◽  
Lower Lung ◽  
The Right ◽  
Vein Stenosis

Abstract Background The appropriate choice of postoperative analgesia for pyothorax surgery is unclear since local infection could contaminate the catheter used for regional blocks and bacteremia can lead to disordered coagulation. We performed erector spinae plane block (ESPB) in a pyothorax patient undergoing emergency re-open thoracotomy. Case presentation An 81-year-old male with internal jugular vein stenosis on aspirin therapy was scheduled for pyothorax drainage and residual middle lobectomy 14 days after he underwent open right lower lung lobectomy for lung cancer. ESPB was performed with injection of 20 ml of 0.375% levobupivacaine at the Th5 transverse process of the right side under ultrasound guidance. Although he needed intravenous pentazocine for pain on postoperative day 0, no more analgesics were required postoperatively. NRS score ranged from 0 to 1 thereafter. Conclusions ESPB provided effective postoperative analgesia following emergency re-open thoracotomy for our pyothorax patient. ESPB might be the appropriate choice for postoperative analgesia following pyothorax surgery.

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