Alleviating Refractory Abdominal Pain in Cholangiocarcinoma Using Erector Spinae Plane Block in the Emergency Department

Acute pain management in the emergency department (ED) is a challenging task, more so in pain due to malignancy. Opioids have life-threatening side effects in ED patients, along with the risk of dependency. Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a recently described plane block technique with ease of performance and minimal side effects, making it suitable for emergency settings.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communication: Adult Source Type: research