The Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Block on Respiratory Function After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Block on Respiratory Function After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The aim of this study is to assess the effect of ultrasound guided erector spinae block in control of the postoperative pain and the respiratory functions after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status I-II patients who were scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients refusal
• Contraindications for regional anesthesia
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Chronic opioid intake
• Patient with psychiatric disorders
• Use of pain killers within the 24 h before the operation
• Respiratory tract infection within the last 2 weeks
• Smoker or history of smoking
• Allergy to local anesthetics
• Respiratory and allergic diseases
• Cardiac disease associated with dyspnea