Fascial plane blocks: a narrative review of the literature. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Fascial plane blocks (FPBs) are increasingly numerous and are often touted as effective solutions to many perioperative challenges facing anesthesiologists. As 'new' FPBs are being described, questions regarding their effectiveness remain unanswered as appropriate studies are lacking and publications are often limited to case discussions or technical reports. It is often unclear if newly named FPBs truly represent a novel intervention with new indications, or if these new publications describe mere ultrasound facilitated modifications of existing techniques. Here, we present broad concepts and potential mechanisms of FPB. In addition, we discuss major FPBs of (1) the extremities (2) the posterior torso and (3) the anterior torso. The characteristics, indications and a brief summary of the literature on these blocks is included. Finally, we provide an estimate of the overall level of evidence currently supporting individual approaches as FPBs continue to rapidly evolve.

publication date

  • July 1, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Nerve Block

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85108432915

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1136/rapm-2020-101909

PubMed ID

  • 34145072

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 46

issue

  • 7