Human volunteer study examining the sensory changes of the thorax after an erector spinae plane block
Kelly Byrne, Clare Smith
Abstract
The erector spinae plane (ESP) block has been widely adopted despite a lack of randomized control trials supporting its efficacy. The mechanism of action remains elusive despite several cadaver studies. Using human volunteers is important as the spread of local anesthetic is influenced by the
Topics & Concepts
Thorax (insect anatomy)Block (permutation group theory)VolunteerErector spinae musclesMedicineLocal anestheticAnatomyPhysical medicine and rehabilitationAnesthesiaElectromyographyBiologyAgronomyMathematicsGeometryAnesthesia and Pain ManagementSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyNausea and vomiting management