Erector spinae plane block: a new option for managing acute axial low back pain in the emergency department.

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate pain and length of stay outcomes in six patients who received an erector spinae plane block (ESPB)in the emergency department (ED)for low back pain. Materials & methods: A case series of six patients who received unilateral or bilateral ESPBafter presenting to the ED for acute atraumatic axial low back pain. Results: The average visual analog scalepain score reduction was 81.8%, and length of stay after ESPBwas 73.5 min. No postprocedure opiates in the EDor after discharge were required. Conclusion: The ESPB is a rapid, safe and opiate-sparing option for the treatment of acute low back pain.