Retrolaminar Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Herniectomy Surgery

Retrolaminar Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Lumbar Herniectomy Surgery

This retrospective study included 30 patients scheduled for lumbar herniectomy under general anesthesia. The patients were randomized to receive either retrolaminar block or intravenous analgesia treatment.Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to measure the pain intensity of patients in postoperative period. Postoperative analgesic requirements were recorded to asses effectiveness of regional anesthesia.Opiod and NSAİD as rescue medication were recorded postoperatively.

This retrospective study included 30 patients scheduled for lumbar herniectomy under general anesthesia. The patients were randomized to receive either RLB or intravenous analgesia treatment. All patients were routinely monitored and their heart rate, blood pressure and pulse oxymetry recorded during the anesthesia. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) scores evaluated at 2, 8, 12, 24 and 48 h after the surgery. Opiod and NSAİD as rescue medication were recorded postoperatively

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients accepted to part in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients not accepted to part in the study
• allergic reaction to local anesthetics drugs
• lumbar herniectomy of more than two levels