Articles: nerve-block.
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Letter Case Reports
Erector spinae plane blocks for pediatric cardiothoracic surgeries.
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Minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS) has expanded during the recent years due to interest in improved patient satisfaction and decreased stay in the hospital. To assist in these interests, postoperative pain control is aimed at decreasing opioid usage but maintaining adequate pain control. Regional anesthesia has the ability to provide these goals. This review article will describe different regional anesthesia techniques and discuss the evidence of their use in MICS. ⋯ As cardiac surgery moves toward smaller incisions and MICS with the goal of enhanced recovery, multimodal analgesic techniques should be explored for postoperative pain control. The regional techniques discussed in this article show a trend toward improved pain control and decreased stay in the intensive care unit.
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Letter Case Reports
Ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block for myofascial pain syndrome.