Articles: nerve-block.
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2022
Bilateral PECS II Block is Associated with Decreased Opioid Consumption and Reduced Pain Scores for up to 24 hours After Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum (Nuss Procedure): a Retrospective Analysis.
Compared to the open surgical technique, the minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE; Nuss procedure) is a thoracoscopic technique designed to minimize intraoperative tissue damage. It still causes severe postoperative pain due to the insertion and pressure of the retrosternal bar used to raise the sternum and stabilize the chest. This study aimed to identify associations between ultrasound-guided PECS-II block and postoperative analgesia after the Nuss procedure. ⋯ Bilateral PECS-II block is associated with decreased pain scores for up to 12 hours, and with decreased opioid consumption for up to 24 hours, following minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (Nuss procedure) in adolescents. PECS-II block in this context has not been previously described.
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak · Oct 2022
Evaluation of the Effect of Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block on Intracranial Pressure Using Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter and Internal Jugular vein Collapsibility Index.
To determine the effect of single-shot interscalene brachial plexus (ISBP) block on intracranial pressure (ICP) by evaluating the extravascular volume effect of the medicine on the internal jugular vein (IJV). ⋯ Interscalene Brachial Plexus Block, Intracranial pressure, Optic nerve sheath diameter, Internal jugular vein collapsibility index.
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The development of truncal and fascial plane blocks has created novel opportunities to apply regional analgesic techniques to patients undergoing spine surgery. This review will summarize recent literature devoted to evaluating candidate blocks for spine surgery, including erector spinae plane block, thoracolumbar interfascial plane block, midpoint transverse process to pleura block, and transversus abdominis plane block. Procedure-specific effects of blocks on patient and healthcare system outcomes will be presented and gaps in care and knowledge will be highlighted. ⋯ Our understanding of the risks, benefits, and value of truncal and fascial plane blocks for spine surgery cohorts is evolving. Although the results derived from this body of literature are encouraging, further research is required before the widespread adoption of specified blocks into spine care can be recommended.
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Anesthesia and analgesia · Oct 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialSingle-Shot Lumbar Erector Spinae Plane Block in Total Hip Replacement: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Lumbar erector spinae plane block (ESPB) has been proposed to relieve pain after total hip replacement (THR), but high-quality evidence is scarce. ⋯ This trial did not demonstrate that ESPB at L1 improved analgesia following THR.