Erector Spinae Plane Block Unbound: Limits to Safety in a Patient with Laminectomy

Authors

Victor Tseng, New York Medical College
Arjun Tara, New York Medical College
Jian Hou, New York Medical CollegeFollow
Jeff L. Xu, New York Medical CollegeFollow

DOI

10.4103/sja.SJA_186_19

Journal Title

Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia

First Page

253

Last Page

254

Document Type

Case Report

Publication Date

7-1-2019

Department

Anesthesiology

Abstract

The erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been used to provide analgesia for multiple surgeries involving the abdomen and thorax. Like other plane blocks, the ESP block relies upon normal anatomical boundaries for predictable and safe distribution of local anesthetic. Surgical intervention can alter the anatomy and present new considerations for performing plane blocks. We present a case in which an ESP block was performed for multiple rib fractures in a patient with a recent laminectomy. Laminectomy patients present unique considerations regarding the safety of the ESP block.

Recommended Citation

Tseng, V., Tara, A., Hou, J., & Xu, J. (2019). Erector Spinae Plane Block Unbound: Limits to Safety in a Patient with Laminectomy. Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia, 13 (3), 253-254. https://doi.org/10.4103/sja.SJA_186_19