Erector Spinae Plane Block for Children Undergoing Cardiac Surgeries via Sternotomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ineffective management of postoperative pain following pediatric cardiac surgeries adversely affects a patient's postoperative course. The erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been described in the literature regarding perioperative pain management. We hypothesized that bilateral ESP blocks in pediatric patients would decrease intraoperative fentanyl consumption, reduce the need for postoperative morphine consumption, and improve pain scores.

Objectives

The aim of this double-blinded randomized controlled trial was to assess the efficacy and safety of bilateral ESP blocks in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgeries through a median sternotomy.

Methods

The study involved 98 children aged 6 months to 7 years who were American Society of Anesthesiologis

SUBMITTER: Ali Gado A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9383540 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature