Publications by authors named "Manisha Ratnam"
Article Synopsis
- Lumbar spine surgeries often cause significant post-op pain, and two regional anesthesia methods, Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) and Thoracolumbar Interfascial Plane Block (TLIPB), are being compared for their effectiveness in pain management.
- In a study with 60 patients, results showed that patients receiving the ESPB technique consumed more opioids and experienced higher pain scores compared to those receiving TLIPB, which also provided a quicker analgesic effect.
- Overall, while both techniques are effective, TLIPB may reduce opioid use and is quicker to provide relief, but ESPB may last longer in terms of pain management, calling for further research to confirm these findings.
