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ACC/AHA Guidelines: Stents; Old MI: Perioperative Risk Assessment

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Impacting the Labor and Delivery Floor Using Quality and Patient Safety Metrics with Klaus Kjaer

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Pediatric One-lung ventilation with Debnath Chatterjee

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Dr. Charles Haberkern and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross discuss perioperative management of sickle cell disease.

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Lambert-Eaten Physiology; Myasthenic Syndrome vs Myasthenia Gravis: Sx

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American Society for Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Quality Initiative Joint Consensus Statement on Perioperative Opioid Minimization in Opioid-Naive Patients

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Intracardiac Mass

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Erector Spinae Plane Block

A novel inter-fascial plane block first described in 2016. This technique has been used for analgesia for the following procedures:

- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

- Pulmonary lobectomy

- Thoracic rib and sternal fractures

- Mastectomy

- Axillary sentinel lymph node biopsy

- Abdominal surgery

- Hip surgery

- Thoracic neuropathic pain relief

 

Unique Contraindications:

- Localized active infectious process at injection site

- Extensive tissue depth between skin and transverse process limiting visualization of transverse process

 

Unique Complications:

- Pneumothorax

- Lower extremity motor weakness if performed at lower thoracic level

 

Technique:

- Transverse probe at midline of the spine and identify spinous process, lamina, transverse process and rib

- Slide probe laterally and center view over transverse process

- Rotate probe 90 degrees to parasagittal view of transverse process

- Insert needle from cranial to caudal direction and contact transverse process

- Inject local anesthetic aiming for pooling above transverse process and lifting of erector spinae muscle.  For this video, 30 ml of Ropivacaine 0.5% was used.

 

Tips:

- Other postural positions (i.e. prone or lateral) may facilitate placement

- Although the T5 transverse process had been the traditional plane of insertion, the block can be performed at any level

- Rostral spread 2-3 levels and approximately 5 levels caudally

- Ultrasound identification/differentiation of the target transverse process and its transition to its adjacent rib can ensure injection at the correct site

- Transverse process appears as blunt and flat while the rib is seen as round on ultrasound with pleura clearly seen in close proximity

- Constant visualization of the needle along its entire length until its contact to the transverse process may decrease the likelihood of a pneumothorax

- Consider use of weight-appropriate dose of local anesthetic to decrease the likelihood of LAST

 

Block Anesthesiologist:  Gloria Shih Cheng, M.D.

Synopsis:  Jose Enrique Lagueras Garcia, M.D.

Production: Sandy Thammasithiboon, M.D. / ST Film

 

 

References:

  1. Altiparmak B, et al. 2019. Comparison of the effects of modified pectoral nerve block and erector spinae plane block on postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores of patients after radical mastectomy surgery: a prospective, randomized, control trial. J Clin Anesth. 54:61-65.
  2. Altinpulluk EY, et al. 2019. Bilateral postoperative ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in open abdominal hysterectomy: a case series and cadaveric investigation. Rom J Anaesth Intensive Care. 26(1): 83-88.
  3. Ahiskalioglu, et al. 2018. Erector spinae plane block for bilateral lumbar transverse process fracture in emergency department: a new indication. Am J Emerg Med. 36(10)1927.
  4. Ciftci B, et al. 2019. Ultrasound-guided single shot preemptive erector spinae plane block for postoperative pain management.J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 33(4): 1175-1176.
  5. Elkoundi A, et al. 2019. Erector spinae plane block for pediatric hip surgery-a case report. Korean J Anesthesiol. 72(1):68-71.
  6. Ince I, et al. 2018. Erector spinae plane block catheter insertion under ultrasound guidance for thoracic surgery: case series of three patients. Eurasian J Med. 50(3)204-205.
  7. Jadon A, et al. 2018. Flouroscopic-guided erector spinae plane block: a feasible option. Indian J Anaesth. 62(10):806-808.
  8. Jones MR, et al. 2019. Confirmation of erector spinae plane block analgesia for 3 distinct scenarios: a case report. A A Pract. 12(5): 141-144.
  9. Luis-Navarro JC, et al. 2018. Erector spinae plane block in abdominal surgery: case series. Indian J Anaesth. 62(7): 549-554.
  10. Kumar, A, et al. 2018. The use of liposomal bupivacaine in erector spinae plane block to minimize opioid consumption for breast surgery: a case report. A A Pract. 10(9)239-241.
  11. Nath S, et al. 2018. USG-guided continuous erector spinae block as a primary mode of perioperative analgesia in open posterolateral thoracotomy: a report of two cases. Saudi J Anaesth. 12(3): 471-474.
  12. Petsas D, et al. 2018. Erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Pain Res. 11: 1983-1990.
  13. Tulgar S, et al. 2019. Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block: indications, complications, and effects on acute and chronic pain based on a single-center experience. Cureu 11(1): e3815.
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Latex allergy: Fruits; Anaphylaxis: Epinephrine Treatment; Latex Allergy: Treatment

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Beyond the Binary: Caring for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients on the Birth Unit

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Pediatric ECMO with Faith Ross

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Dr. Jorge Galvez and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss technology in anesthesiology.

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Sugammadex (Bridion®), Pharmacology. Warnings and precautions, and Reintubation considerations after use

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Hypothalamus; Pituitary gland; Hypothalamic-pituitary-target organ axes Sheehan’s syndrome Management

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Neuraxial Techniques to Optimize Labor Analgesia with Brendan Carvalho

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Rheumatic Mitral Disease

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The Pediatric Transgender Patient: Foundations and Perioperative Considerations with Remigio Roque

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Retinopathy of Prematurity with Aditee Ambardekar

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Post-Operative Urinary Retention (POUR); Control of micturition; Management of POUR

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Drug Calculation Errors in Anesthesiology Residents and Faculty: An Analysis of Contributing Factors

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Local anesthetics: Mechanism of action, Onset, potency, duration, Nerve fibers; Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity (LAST)

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None Born Positive: Elimination of Maternal to Child Transmission of HIV

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Pediatric Cardiomyopathy with Faith Ross

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Dr. Nina Guzzetta and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross discuss hemostasis in pediatric cardiac anesthesia.

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Volume Status: Monitoring; CVP Waveform: Components

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Carcinoid heart disease

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Nighttime Extubation Does Not Increase Risk of Reintubation, Length of Stay, or Mortality: Experience of a Large, Urban, Teaching Hospital

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Epidural hematoma; Epidural Abscess; Post Spinal Backache

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Shared Decision Making on Labor​ and Delivery with May Pian-Smith​

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Mitral valve endocarditis

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Value of OB Anesthesia–Current Needs, Future Directions, Controversies

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Dr. Don Tyler and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss the Wake Up Safe initiative.

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Perioperative Hyperglycemia; Glucose Control

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Long-Term Cognitive and Functional Impairments after Critical Illness

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Fetal Interventions with Debnath Chatterjee

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The NPMS Hemorrhage Bundle: Enhancing the Management of Maternal Hemorrhage with Michaela Farer

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Laryngospasm including Laryngeal Closure Reflex, Signs and symptoms and Management

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Dr. Eliot Grigg and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross discuss anesthesia medication safety.

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Placenta accreta (Definition and Risk factors); Anesthetic management of cesarean delivery of placenta accreta

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Challenging the Traditional Definition of a Difficult Intubation: What Is Difficult?

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Non-obstetric surgery in pregnant women; Timing of non-obstetric surgery; Perioperative fetal monitoring

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Vasopressor Use in Obstetrics: Past, Present, and Future with Nicole Higgins

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Flail mitral leaflet and repair

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Anterior Mediastinal Mass with Aditee Ambardekar

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ERAS for Cesarean Delivery

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Emergency Department Airway Management Responsibilities in the United States

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ACLS in Pregnancy

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Marijuana in Pregnancy: Sorting through Hazy Evidence with Torri Metz

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Ascending aortic aneurysm

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Pulmonary Hypertension with Faith Ross

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Opioids, The Opioid Epidemic, and The OB Anesthesiologist

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ACLS in Pregnancy

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Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava (PLSVC)

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Predatory Open-Access Publishing in Anesthesiology

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Trial of Labor after Cesarean Delivery: Which patients? Which hospitals?

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Drs. Phil Morgan and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross discuss mitochondrial disease and anesthesia.

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Non-Pharmacology and the Art of Induction with Sam Rodriguez

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Dr. Mary Landrigan-Ossar and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss out-of-operating-room anesthesiology.

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Decision Making in Anesthesiology: An Introduction to Behavioral Economics with Daniel Katz

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World Health Organization Surgical Safety Checklist: Compliance and Associated Surgical Outcomes in Uganda’s Referral Hospitals

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Massive thromboembolism

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Dr. David Polaner and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Debnath Chatterjee discuss Pediatric Regional Anesthesia Network (PRAN).

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Evaluating Patient-Centered Outcomes in Clinical Trials of Procedural Sedation, Part 2 Safety: Sedation Consortium on Endpoints and Procedures for Treatment, Education, and Research Recommendations

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Surgical Fires: Prevention and Management with Debnath Chatterjee

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Postpartum Sterilization with Feyce M. Peralta

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ACC/AHA Guidelines for Perioperative Cardiovascular Evaluation

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Citrate Toxicity Dx/Rx; Transfusion Mortality: Causes; Delayed Transfusion Reaction

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Aortic endocarditis

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Craniosynostosis with Aditee Ambardekar

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Dr. Paul Stricker and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss craniosynostosis.

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FFP Indications; Rx: Antithrombin 3 deficiency; FFP Citrate Toxicity Dx/Rx

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Harmful or Physiologic: Diagnosing Fibrinolysis Shutdown in a Trauma Cohort With Rotational Thromboelastometry

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Type and Screen; Blood: Crossmatch; Refusal of Blood Transfusion

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Maternal Comorbidities Combined with Physiologic Changes of Pregnancy Requiring ICU Admission with Jennifer Hofer

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Introduction to Congenital Heart Disease, Part 3 (Single​ Ventricle Physiology) with Faith Ross

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Pacemaker Intraoperative Complications; Blood supply to the AV node; Cardiac cycle ECG

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Burnout and wellness

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Dr. Adrian T. Bosenberg and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Faith Ross discuss pediatric regional anesthesia.

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A Simulation Study to Evaluate Improvements in Anesthesia Work Environment Contamination After Implementation of an Infection Prevention Bundle

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Pacemaker Nomenclature; Pacer Lead Placement: ECG Morphology; Pacemaker: Intraoperative Complications

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Succinylcholine: Termination of Blockade; Phase II Depolarizing Blockade

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Update on Button Battery Ingestion Guidelines with Debnath Chatterjee

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Viscoelastic Testing for Obstetric Hemorrhage with Daniel Katz

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Amiodarone: Hemodynamic Effect; Amiodarone: Side effects; Amiodarone: Toxicity

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Obesity: Airway Evaluation; Morbid Obesity: Rapid Desaturation

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Anesthetic neurotoxicity

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Atrial Septal Defect, Part 2

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Morbid Obesity: Drug Dosing; Obesity Succinylcholine Dosing; Obesity: Airway Evaluation

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The Perioperative Care of the Transgender Patient

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Becker’s Muscular Dystrophy: Rhabdomyolysis; Succinylcholine: Normal Potassium Release

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Epidural Fever with Elizabeth Lange

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Atrial Septal Defect, Part 1

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The Anesthesia Perioperative “Call for Help”—Experience at a Quaternary Pediatric Medical Center: Analysis of 67,564 Anesthesia Encounters

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Introduction to Congenital Heart Disease, Part 2 with Faith Ross

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Dr. John E. Fiadjoe and OpenAnesthesia Editor Dr. Aditee Ambardekar discuss pediatric difficult airway.

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Left Ventricle

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Maternal Sepsis with Melissa Bauer

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Pulmonary HTN: Diagnosis; Calculation of Pulmonary vs Systemic Vascular Resistance; RV Failure; Cor Pulmonale

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