Erector spinae plane block as an anesthesia technique for an emergent thoracotomy; a case report
Alireza Shakeri,
Elham Memary
Abstract:Background
The erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel regional block technique for pain management following thoracic surgeries. However, there are minimal cases in which the technique was used as the main anesthesia technique during surgery.
Case presentation
Here, we report the successful use of ESBP for applying anesthesia in a case during an emergent thoracotomy for performing pericardiotomy and loculated tamponade evacuation.
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