Mechanisms of action of fascial plane blocks: a narrative review

KJ Chin, P Lirk, MW Hollmann… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2021 - rapm.bmj.com
Background Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) target the space between two fasciae, rather than
discrete peripheral nerves. Despite their popularity, their mechanisms of action remain …

Comparison of local and regional anesthesia modalities in breast surgery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis

HY Wong, R Pilling, BWM Young, AA Owolabi… - Journal of Clinical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Study objective Moderate to severe postoperative pain occurs in up to 60% of women
following breast operations. Our aim was to perform a network meta-analysis and systematic …

[HTML][HTML] Erector spinae plane block: the ultimate 'plan A'block?

A Pawa, C King, C Thang, L White - British Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 - Elsevier
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 …

Spread of local anesthetics after erector spinae plane block: an MRI study in healthy volunteers

M Sørenstua, N Zantalis, J Raeder… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2023 - rapm.bmj.com
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 …

Adductor canal block combined with IPACK block for postoperative analgesia and function recovery following total knee arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind …

P Mou, D Wang, XM Tang, WN Zeng, Y Zeng… - The Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background This study aimed to explore the analgesic effect among adductor canal block
(ACB) combined with infiltration between the popliteal artery and the capsule of the posterior …

[HTML][HTML] Postoperative recovery with continuous erector spinae plane block or video-assisted paravertebral block after minimally invasive thoracic surgery: a …

A Moorthy, AN Eochagáin, E Dempsey, V Wall… - British Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background PROcedure SPECific Postoperative Pain ManagemenT (PROSPECT)
guidelines recommend erector spinae plane (ESP) block or paravertebral block (PVB) for …

[HTML][HTML] Anatomical classification and clinical application of thoracic paraspinal blocks

SH Kim - Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2022 - synapse.koreamed.org
Various techniques for regional anesthesia and analgesia of the thorax are currently being
used in clinical practice. A recent international consensus has anatomically classified …

[HTML][HTML] Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block improves analgesia after laparoscopic hepatectomy: a randomised controlled trial

X Huang, J Wang, J Zhang, Y Kang, B Sandeep… - British Journal of …, 2022 - Elsevier
Background Laparoscopic hepatectomy is associated with trauma and severe pain. We
examined whether bilateral, ultrasound-guided, single-injection erector spinae plane block …

[HTML][HTML] A narrative review on perioperative pain management strategies in enhanced recovery pathways—The past, present and future

Q Chen, E Chen, X Qian - Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2021 - mdpi.com
Effective pain management is a key component in the continuum of perioperative care to
ensure optimal outcomes for surgical patients. The overutilization of opioids in the past few …

Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for minimally invasive mitral valve surgery: results of a double-blind, prospective randomized placebo-controlled trial

DF Hoogma, R Van den Eynde, L Al Tmimi… - Journal of clinical …, 2023 - Elsevier
Study objective To investigate if an erector spinae plane (ESP) block decreases
postoperative opioid consumption, pain and postoperative nausea and vomiting in patients …