Title of article :
Erector Spine Block (ESB) for Pain Relief in a Patient With Multiple Ribs Fracture
Author/Authors :
Espahbodi, Ebrahim Tehran University of Medical Sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management , Sanatkar, Mehdi Tehran University of Medical Sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management , Atef Yekta, Reza Tehran University of Medical Sciences - School of Medicine - Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care and Pain Management
Abstract :
Erector Spine Block is a simple and effective block in controlling chest wall and upper abdominal pain. It is also possible to increase painless period for a few days by placing a catheter. We used this block in a high-risk traumatic patient to reduce the pain of rib fractures.
Keywords :
Ribs fracture , Erector spine muscles , Block
Journal title :
Acta Medica Iranica
