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 …

Efficacy of erector spinae plane block for analgesia in breast surgery: a systematic review and meta‐analysis

RW Leong, ESJ Tan, SN Wong, KH Tan, CW Liu - Anaesthesia, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The erector spinae plane block is a new regional anaesthesia technique that provides
truncal anaesthesia for breast surgery. This systematic review and meta‐analysis was …

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 …

Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in breast and thoracic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

W Huang, W Wang, W Xie, Z Chen, Y Liu - Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2020 - Elsevier
Study objective The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a newly defined regional
anesthesia technique first introduced in 2016. The aim of this study is to determine its …

Statistically significant but clinically unimportant: a systematic review and meta-analysis of the analgesic benefits of erector spinae plane block following breast cancer …

N Hussain, R Brull, J Noble, T Weaver… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2021 - rapm.bmj.com
The novel erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been reported to provide important
postoperative analgesic benefits following a variety of truncal and abdominal surgical …

Efficacy of regional anesthesia techniques for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing major oncologic breast surgeries: a systematic review and network meta …

NP Singh, JK Makkar, A Kuberan, R Guffey… - Canadian Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Background The optimal regional technique to control pain after breast cancer surgery
remains unclear. We sought to synthesize available data from randomized controlled trials …

Postoperative analgesic effects of paravertebral block versus erector spinae plane block for thoracic and breast surgery: A meta-analysis

C Xiong, C Han, D Zhao, W Peng, D Xu, Z Lan - PLoS One, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Paravertebral block (PVB) is the most recognized regional anesthesia
technique after thoracic epidural anesthesia for postoperative analgesia in thoracic and …

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 …

Efficacy of Ultrasound‐Guided Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Breast Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta …

NQ Hu, QQ He, L Qian, JH Zhu - Pain Research and …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Objective. Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) provides effective thoracic analgesia. This
systematic review and meta‐analysis was conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of …

[PDF][PDF] Comparison of thoracic erector spinae plane block with thoracic paravertebral block for pain management in patients with unilateral multiple fractured ribs

A Elawamy, MR Morsy, M Ahmed - Pain Physician, 2022 - painphysicianjournal.com
Background: Rib fractures occur most commonly because of blunt thoracic trauma and occur
in up to 12% of all trauma patients. Adequate analgesia is paramount in enhancing …