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[Do we still need central blocks while we have erector spinae plane block? Case of 2.5 month old infant]
1Kocaeli University, School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Kocaeli, Turquia.
Insights
Erector spinae plane block offers effective pain relief for infants undergoing surgery. This regional anesthesia technique, combined with paracetamol, provided adequate analgesia without complications in a young infant.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Anesthesiology
- Regional Anesthesia
- Pain Management
Background:
- Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is increasingly utilized for its simplicity and efficacy in postoperative pain management.
- ESPB demonstrates comparable analgesic effects to central regional techniques like paravertebral block and epidural anesthesia.
- Previous studies have reported the successful application of ESPB in pediatric patients for various surgical procedures.
Abstract:
Erector spinae plane block is gaining popularity both for its ease of application and as its comparable effect on postoperative analgesia with central regional techniques like paravertebral block or epidural anesthesia. Its use for many indications has been reported in the literature for pediatric patients. We would like to share our experiences in a 2.5-month infant scheduled for thoracotomy for a giant congenital cyst. Single shot erector spinae plane block was done at T4 level before the start of the surgery for both surgical and postoperative analgesia. No complication was seen during both surgery and follow up period. Erector spinae plane block with the combination of paracetamol was adequate for pain relief.
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