Impact of erector spinae plane block on the quality of recovery after lumbar spine decompression surgery: A comparative study between addicts and non-addicts.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Acute pain management in drug addicts is a critical yet understudied topic. Drug addicts have a decreased pain threshold, impairing anaesthetic pain control. This study aimed to evaluate the postoperative quality of recovery in addicts and non-addicts after receiving erector spinae plane block (ESPB) with general anaesthesia.

Methods

Sixty males, aged 18-60 years, with an American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I/II, scheduled for elective lumbar decompression surgery, were divided into two equal groups. Group A included 30 addicts and group N included 30 non-addicts. Both groups received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB with 20 mL bupivacaine (0.25%) before induction of general anaesthesia. The primary outcome was comparison of the 24-hour

SUBMITTER: Amin SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10121085 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature