Is ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block sufficient for surgical anesthesia in minor surgery at thoracal region?

Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane blocks (ESPB) have been sufficiently performed for postoperative analgesia and pain management. Analgesic efficacy of ESPB was demonstrated in thoracic surgery, breast surgery, hip surgery and pain relief of rib fractures [1 –5]. ESPB has not been performed for surgical anesthesia up to date. We would like to present 3 cases who underwent minor surgery at thoracal region under ultrasound (US) guided ESPB.
Source: Journal of Clinical Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Tags: Correspondence Source Type: research