Cardiothoracic & vascular anesthesia
The Use of Unilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Authors' conclusion
Erector spinae plane catheter use may safely improve postoperative measures, including decreased opioid consumption and improved pain relief, as well as reductions in ICU and hospital lengths of stay in patients undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
Study context
- Population
- Adults undergoing minimally invasive cardiac surgery with CPB or ECMO
- Participants
- 129 adults
- Exposure
- Group 1 vs Group 2
- Outcome
- Total 48-hour opioid consumption (morphine equivalents)
- Follow-up
- 48 hours
Methodological detailssingle-centre, tertiary academic institution
- Single-centre
- Tertiary academic institution
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
P = 0.04
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | Values | P value |
|---|---|---|
| ICU LOSTreatment vs Control | Treatment 1.99 ± 1.7 days · Control 2.65 ± 2.4 days | P = 0.03 |
| Overall hospital LOSPatients receiving the blocks vs Control | Patients receiving the blocks 5.93 ± 2.4 days · Control 7.35 ± 5.8 days | P = 0.04 |
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Original publication
The Use of Unilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. Published 6 December 2022. doi:10.
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