Analgesia in spinal surgery: morphine intrathecal versus erector plane block spinal

Authors

  • Nicolás Selman B. Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile. Departamento Anestesiología y Reanimación
  • Germán Aguilera M Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. Departamento Anestesiología y Reanimación
  • Felipe Maldonado C. Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile. Departamento Anestesiología y Reanimación

Abstract

Spinal surgical procedures have increased in frequency in recent years. Perioperative pain management in this type of patient is essential, since it is directly related to surgical and rehabilitation outcomes. Although there are different therapeutic strategies for adequate analgesic control, in this article we made a synthesis based on the latest evidence on two particular techniques: intrathecal morphine and erector spinae plane block. We describe its mechanisms of action, benefits and adverse effects of each technique.

Keywords:

Analgesia, Spinal surgery, Iintrathecal morphine, Erector Spinae Plane Block