Bilateral continuous erector spinae plane blocks for sternotomy in a pediatric cardiac patient

Effectiveness of continuous erector spinae plane (ESP) block as an alternative to thoracic epidural anesthesia have been reported for pain management in pulmonary malignancy [1]. In fact, there are multiple reports [2–5] can provide good analgesia for selective major thoracic procedures when epidural anesthesia is contraindicated, or if there are other concerns about administering an epidural.

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