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 …

Local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST) is a life-threatening adverse event that may occur
after the administration of local anesthetic drugs through a variety of routes. Increasing use …

Background There is heterogeneity in the names and anatomical descriptions of regional
anesthetic techniques. This may have adverse consequences on education, research, and …

Background and Objectives Erector spinae block is an ultrasound-guided interfascial plane
block first described in 2016. The objectives of this cadaveric dye injection and dissection …

Study objective The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) was first described in 2016 as a
regional block for thoracic neuropathic pain. Given its short history, there are a paucity of …

Laparoscopic ventral hernia repair is an operation associated with significant postoperative
pain, and regional anaesthetic techniques are of potential benefit. The erector spinae plane …

Postoperative pain after bariatric surgery can be significant and yet difficult to manage.
These patients frequently have associated obstructive sleep apnea and are at risk of …

Regional anesthesia and pain management have experienced advances in recent years,
especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. The erector spinae plane block is one of …

Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programmes are increasingly becoming standard
of care for several surgical procedures. However, compliance with ERAS protocols including …

Background and Objectives The erector spinae plane (ESP) and retrolaminar blocks are
ultrasound-guided techniques for thoracoabdominal wall analgesia involving injection into …