Errector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Errector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESP) for postoperative pain management in cardiac surgery patients.

After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will be randomised (single blind) as block group(patients is performed esp block) and control group. All patients will be evaluate during 48 hours for postoperative pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Must be ASA score I-III
• Must be 18-75 years old
• must undergo cardiac surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• emergency surgery,
• bleeding diathesis,
• presence of contraindications to LA agents used in this study,
• use of chronic opioids,
• psychiatric disorders.
• prolonged extubation
• presence of infection at the injection site.
• cardiovascular conditions (EF<40, LMCA obstruction)