Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plan Block in Patients Undergoing ESWL

The Analgesic Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plan Block in Patients Undergoing ESWL

Extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) is widely used in the treatment of urinary tract stones and is generally applied to outpatients. To achieve fragmentation in ESWL, shock waves must be applied with sufficient power and time. Providing effective analgesia during this procedure is crucial to the success of the procedure. Erector Spinae Plan Block (ESPB) was first described in 2016 and, it is frequently used for postoperative analgesia in urinary system surgery. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of ESPB in patients undergoing ESWL.

Inclusion Criteria:

• American Society of Anesthesiologist's physiologic state I-II patients undergoing Extracorporeal Shockwave Lithotripsy

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic pain
• bleeding disorders
• renal or hepatic insufficiency
• patients on chronic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications
• emergency cases