Erector spinae blocks for the management of rib fractures: A pilot matched study (Letter)
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Malla, U
Snels, N
Mitchell, A
Abi-Fares, C
Basson, W
Anstey, C
White, L
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There has been growing interest in the erector spinae block (ESB) for the management of rib fractures [1,2]. The ESB has been reported to provide effective analgesia with minimal complications, however their efficacy compared to other analgesic options is poorly understood [2]. This pilot study aimed to confirm the efficacy and safety of the ESB compared to opioid based analgesia, in order to justify future randomised controlled trials (RCTs).
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Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
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63
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Clinical sciences
Chest trauma
Erector spinae
Regional anaesthesia
Rib fracture
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Riley, B; Malla, U; Snels, N; Mitchell, A; Abi-Fares, C; Basson, W; Anstey, C; White, L, Erector spinae blocks for the management of rib fractures: A pilot matched study (Letter), Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2020, 63