Ambulatory Erector Spinae Plane Continuous Nerve Catheter for Acute Pain Management Following Rib Resection for Slipping Rib Syndrome in an Adolescent: A Case Report

We report the placement of an erector spinae plane (ESP) catheter in a pediatric patient who underwent rib resection for slipping rib syndrome and was discharged on postoperative day 1 with an elastomeric pump for continued regional analgesia in the ambulatory setting. The patient required minimal opioids while the catheter was in place and experienced a functional level that surpassed her preoperative state. Ambulatory ESP peripheral nerve catheters are a feasible and potentially effective option for the treatment of acute postsurgical pain in children.
Source: A&A Case Reports - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Case Report Source Type: research