We read with great interest the case report titled “Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae
Plane Block for Acute Herpes Zoster Pain Management,” by Tekin et al. [
[1]
] We applaud the authors' efforts in controlling pain during its devastating acute
phase, and we agree that a number of randomized controlled trials are needed to determine
the efficacy of this approach in comparison to conventional methods of pain management.
However, a few questions come to mind regarding the efficacy, duration of action,
and safety of the block, which may need to be addressed before drafting a study protocol.- Tekin E.
- Ahiskalioglu A.
- Aydin M.E.
- Sengun E.
- Bayramoglu A.
- Alici H.A.
High-thoracic ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for acute herpes zoster
pain management in emergency department.
Am J Emerg Med. 2018; (pii: S0735-6757(18)30841-6) [Epub ahead of print]https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajem.2018.10.028
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Publication History
Published online: December 05, 2018
Accepted:
December 5,
2018
Received in revised form:
December 2,
2018
Received:
November 18,
2018
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