The Use of Liposomal Bupivacaine in Erector Spinae Plane Block to Minimize Opioid Consumption for Breast Surgery: A Case Report.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

The erector spinae plane block is a novel interfascial plane block that can provide thoracic and abdominal analgesia. We describe a patient with opioid intolerance scheduled for breast surgery who received an erector spinae plane block with liposomal bupivacaine as well as a supplemental T1 paravertebral block resulting in profound analgesia throughout her postoperative course. This case report demonstrates that use of liposomal bupivacaine in the erector spinae plane block can be successful in providing extended duration postoperative analgesia and minimizing systemic opioid requirements.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Kumar, A; Hulsey, A; Martinez-Wilson, H; Kim, J; Gadsden, J

Published Date

  • May 1, 2018

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 10 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 239 - 241

PubMed ID

  • 29708919

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 2575-3126

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000674

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States