Mechanisms of action of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block: a narrative review

CK Jinn, EB Kariem - Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, 2021 - search.proquest.com
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block is an emerging regional anesthetic technique with
significant potential for clinical benefit. Nevertheless, its exact mechanism (s) of action has …

Erector spinae plane block: a narrative review with systematic analysis of the evidence pertaining to clinical indications and alternative truncal blocks

M Saadawi, S Layera, J Aliste, D Bravo… - Journal of clinical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Study objective This narrative review discusses the anatomy, mechanism of action,
techniques, pharmacology, indications, complications and substitutes for erector spinae …

Anatomical basis of fascial plane blocks

KJ Chin, B Versyck, H Elsharkawy… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2021 - rapm.bmj.com
Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) are regional anesthesia techniques in which the space (“plane”)
between two discrete fascial layers is the target of needle insertion and injection. Analgesia …

[HTML][HTML] Erector spinae plane block in children: a narrative review

M Lucente, G Ragonesi, M Sanguigni… - Korean Journal of …, 2022 - synapse.koreamed.org
The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel technique used in both adult and pediatric
patients. Its use in children has mostly been described in terms of perioperative pain …

Perioperative analgesic efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block in posterior cervical spine surgery—a double blinded, randomized controlled study

RM Kanna, K Ramachandran, JB Subramanian… - The Spine Journal, 2023 - Elsevier
Background content Posterior cervical spine surgery (PCSS) are typically open surgeries
and entail significant postoperative pain. Current perioperative pain management in PCSS …

Opioid‐sparing effects of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block for adult patients undergoing surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

B Jiao, H Chen, M Chen, P Lu, J Liu, C Chen - Pain Practice, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a new method of administering
analgesics to patients perioperatively. The aim of this meta‐analysis was to evaluate the …

Continuous interscalene versus phrenic nerve-sparing high-thoracic erector spinae plane block for total shoulder arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial

LY Sun, S Basireddy, LN Gerber, J Lamano… - Canadian Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Purpose The high-thoracic erector spinae plane block (HT-ESPB) has been reported as an
effective analgesic modality for the shoulder region without phrenic nerve palsy. The goal of …

Erector spinae plane block and chronic pain: An updated review and possible future directions

A De Cassai, F Geraldini, U Freo, A Boscolo… - Biology, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Erector spinae plane block is a technique used by anesthesiologists and
pain physicians. It was introduced in 2016 and consists of an injection of local anesthetic …

Erector spinae plane block vs. peri‐articular injection for pain control after arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomised controlled trial

H Shanthanna, M Czuczman, P Moisiuk, T O'Hare… - …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Interscalene brachial plexus block is the standard regional analgesic technique for shoulder
surgery. Given its adverse effects, alternative techniques have been explored. Reports …

Cadaveric study investigating the phrenic-sparing volume for anterior suprascapular nerve block

N Maikong, P Kantakam, A Sinthubua… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2021 - rapm.bmj.com
Background This cadaveric study investigated the maximum effective volume of dye in 90%
of cases (MEV90), required to stain the suprascapular nerve while sparing the phrenic nerve …