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Erector spinae block in diverse surgical procedures: A case series on optimizing post operative pain management

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Author Details : Uday Gollamudi*, Pravallika Rallapalli, Sachidanand R S

Volume : 12, Issue : 1, Year : 2025

Article Page : 145-149

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijca.2025.022

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Abstract

Erector spinae block (ESB) is an innovative regional anaesthesia technique that has gained popularity for managing postoperative pain, particularly following thoracic and abdominal surgeries. This case series demonstrates five patients who received Erector spinae block as part of their pain management protocol during diverse surgical procedures, including mastectomy, open cholecystectomy, video assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), total abdominal hysterectomy and right radical nephrectomy. This case series signifies the efficacy of Erector spinae block in optimizing pain management and providing opioid free analgesia across various surgical contexts, highlighting the need for further research to expand its clinical applications. The postoperative pain scores in all the cases was low, patients reported pain scores averaging between 2 and 3. This helped in reduced opioid consumption post operatively with minimal side effects and in turn facilitated quicker recovery and discharge.
 

Keywords: Erector spinae block, Regional, Analgesia.

How to cite : Gollamudi U, Rallapalli P, Sachidanand R S, Erector spinae block in diverse surgical procedures: A case series on optimizing post operative pain management. Indian J Clin Anaesth 2025;12(1):145-149

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