Continuous erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia of multiple rib fracture surgery: case report


Yayik A. M., AHISKALIOĞLU A., CELİK E. C., AY A., OZENOGLU A.

REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA, vol.69, no.1, pp.91-94, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 69 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.bjan.2018.08.001
  • Journal Name: REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.91-94
  • Keywords: Erector spinae plane block, Ultrasound, Rib fracture, Postoperative analgesia
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: The erector spinae plane block is a newly described and effective interfascial plane block for thoracic and abdominal surgery. This case report describes a patient with multiple rib fractures undergoing ultrasound-guided continuous erector spinae plane block for analgesia.