Erector spinae block decreases opioid use, shortens hospital stay, Study Finds
Researchers from a recent study have found out that early experience with an erector spinae block resulted in decreased opioid use and shorter hospital stay, according to the research published in the Otolaryngology- Head & Neck Surgery.
Autologous reconstruction of microtia is advantageous due to its inherent biocompatibility and long-term stability, but postoperative pain associated with costal harvest is a significant issue. A well-planned pain management approach is imperative.
Therefore, Gabriel Gomez and colleagues from the Division of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA conducted the present case series review with an objective to introduce the novel application of erector spinae block anesthesia in pediatric microtia reconstruction and evaluate its impact on pain scores, use of opioids, and hospital length of stay.
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