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7 Retrolaminar Block
Technique
The retrolaminar block (RLB) was first described by Voscopoulous et al. in 2013 [27].
This block is similar to the ESP block as it is still anterior to the erector spinae muscles
but is placed more medial to the transverse process and posterior to the lamina of the
vertebrae. The same patient positioning and ultrasound scanning technique is used
for the RLB as with the ESP block. The lamina of the desired vertebrae is identified
on ultrasound by locating the deeper and flatter bony structure between the spinous
process and the transverse process. This block targets a similar anesthetic distribution
as the ESP (Fig. 3).
Indications and Recent Research
The RLB has demonstrated an ability to provide effective analgesia for rib fractures
and breast surgery. The utility of the RLB in thoracic surgery and pediatric patients
undergoing cardiac surgery has also been observed.
A double-blinded RCT studying the efficacy of bilateral RLB in pediatric patients
undergoing cardiac surgery with median sternotomy revealed that patients who
received an RLB required less intraoperative fentanyl (6.9 ± 2.1 mcg/kg vs. 9.3
± 1.2 mcg/kg, p < 0.001) and less fentanyl in the first 24 hours after extubation (12.5
± 1.4 mcg/kg vs. 16.6 ± 2.8 mcg/kg, p < 0.001). The block group also demonstrated
a shorter time to extubation (2. vs. 6 hours, p < 0.001), longer time to rescue analgesia
after extubation (7 vs. 2 hours, p < 0.001), and lower modified objective pain scores
at 0, 2, 4, 9, 12, and 16 hours after extubation (p < 0.05) [28].
In a randomized study comparing an RLB with a PVB in adult patients undergoing
uniport VATS for lung cancer, it was found that NRS scores both at rest and while
coughing were lower in patients who received PVB (p < 0.05). Total postoperative
sufentanil consumption was also lower in the PVB group (p < 0.001) while the
incidence of postoperative nausea was higher in the RLB group (8 patients vs. 1
patient, p < 0.05) [ 29].
As the RLB is very similar to the ESP block, Sotome et al. conducted a randomized
study comparing the two in patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy with sentinel
lymph node biopsy. The investigation revealed there was no significant difference in
median time to rescue analgesia between patients who received an RLB or ESP block
(4.8 hours. [Range 3.0–24 hours] vs. 8.6 h. [Range 2.7—24 hours], p = 0.8). There
were also no significant differences in intraoperative remifentanil requirements (0.09
mcg/kg/min [SD 0.03] vs. 0.1 mcg/kg/min [SD 0.03], p = 0.45) [30].
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RLB Summary
The RLB attempts to target the ventral and dorsal rami in addition to the lateral cuta-
neous and small branches of the intercostal nerves. A continuous RLB has demon-
strated effective analgesic effects for rib fractures and breast surgery. It also has been
shown to reduce intraoperative and postoperative opioid requirements, shorten time
to extubation, and lower pain scores in pediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery
with a medial sternotomy. An RLB may not be as effective as a PVB in reducing pain
scores and opioid requirements for patients undergoing VATS. RLB and ESP blocks
may be comparable in rescue analgesia and intraoperative opioid needs in patients
undergoing breast surgery.
8 Rhomboid Intercostal and Rhomboid Intercostal
Sub-Serratus Blocks (Renamed Rhomboid Intercostal
Plane Block)
Technique
The rhomboid intercostal block (RIB) and combined rhomboid intercostal and sub-
serratus block (RISS) were initially described by Elsharkaway et al. in 2018 and
applied in a case study by Kozanhan et al. in 2019 [31, 32]. These blocks target the
lateral cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves with potential spread to the ventral
and dorsal rami by performing two injections of local anesthetic into the rhomboid
intercostal and sub-serratus spaces. The block is performed by placing the patient in
the sitting, lateral, or prone position. A linear array ultrasound is typically used in
the parasagittal oblique position and is used to scan in between the spine and scapula
at T5-6 to locate the trapezius and rhomboid muscles, deeper ribs, and pleura. To
perform the RIB, the needle is then advanced in-plane into the fascial plane between
the rhomboid muscle and intercostal muscles. Local anesthetic can then be injected
after confirming spread with saline and confirming negative aspiration for blood.
In patients receiving a RISS, an additional injection is performed in a more caudal
and lateral location between the serratus anterior and external intercostal muscles at
T8-9.
Indications and Recent Research
The RIB and RISS blocks have been previously used for analgesia after lung trans-
plants and rib fractures. Multiple studies have evaluated the efficacy of an RIB block
in isolation, RIB versus RISS, and the role of these blocks compared to PECS II,
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SAP, and ESP blocks. The efficacy of a continuous RISS block for postoperative
analgesia in thoracic surgery has also been evaluated.
A randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of a continuous RIB versus PCA
with IV sufentanil for postoperative analgesia in patients who underwent unilateral
VATS was conducted with 66 patients. Patients who were randomized to the RIB
group had a catheter placed in the fascial plane between the rhomboid and intercostal
muscles at the level of T5 under ultrasound guidance and 0.2% ropivacaine was
administered continuously into the fascial plane. It was found that patients who
received the continuous RIB reported higher global quality recovery scores (QoR-
40) (p < 0.001), lower postoperative NRS scores at rest at 6, 12, and 24 hours (p
< 0.05), and lower postoperative NRS scores while moving at 3, 6, 12, 18, 24, and
36 hours (p < 0.05) compared to patients who received only an opioid PCA [33].
Chen et al. conducted a meta-analysis involving four RCTs, with a total of 216
patients, investigating the analgesia of a RIB in patients undergoing both breast and
thoracoscopic surgery. The study revealed that patients who received the RIB versus
those who received no block reported lower NRS scores at rest at 0–1 and 6–8 hours
after surgery (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference in NRS scores at 24 hours
(p = 0.77). Patients in the RIB groups also required less postoperative opioids (MD
−57.52 mcg, 95% CI −106.03 to −9.02, p < 0.05) and had a lower incidence of
PONV (10.30% vs. 34.60%, OR 0.212, 95% CI 0.100 to 0.447) [34].
Studies have also compared the RIB to other fascial plane blocks, including the
PECS II, SAP, and ESP blocks. A prospective RCT compared the analgesic effect of
postoperative RIB versus postoperative PECS II versus a control group in patients
undergoing breast surgery. The study found there was no significant difference in
postoperative fentanyl requirements between patients who received a RIB or a PECS
II block, but both block groups required less opioid than the control group (29mcg vs.
20mcg vs. 92.67mcg, p < 0.001). There were also no significant differences in VAS
scores in patients who received either block [35]. Another RCT compared ultrasound-
guided RIB, SAP, and ESP blocks for analgesia status post VATS. The study revealed
that patients who had either a RIB or an ESP block required less sufentanil in the
first 12 hours after surgery than those who received an SAP block (35.2 ± 2.8 mg vs.
35.4 ± 2.8 mg vs. 43.3 ± 2.7 mg, p < 0.001). Similarly, patients who received either
a RIB or an ESP block consumed less sufentanil in the first 12–24 hours after surgery
than those who received an SAP block (p < 0.001), while there were no significant
differences between the three groups after 24 hours (p = 0.192). The postoperative
dynamic NRS scores at 6, 12, 18, and 24 hours were also significantly lower in both
the RIB and ESP groups compared to the SAP block group (p < 0.05) [36].
While the effectiveness of the RIB has been well documented, additional studies
have evaluated the potential differences in efficacy between RIB and RISS blocks.
Deng et al. conducted an RCT with 90 patients in 2021 comparing the RIB versus
RISS block in patients undergoing VATS. It was found that patients who received a
RISS block required less postoperative sufentanil in the first 24 hours compared to
patients who received a RIB alone (51.9 ± 2.2 mcg vs. 58.0 ± 3.4 mcg, p < 0.001).
NRS scores at 12, 18, and 24 hours after surgery were also lower in those who
received the RISS block (p < 0.05). The time to first postoperative rescue analgesic
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was longer in the RISS group compared to the RIB group (p < 0.001). However,
differences in patient satisfaction scores did not show statistical significance between
the two blocks [37].
Since more recent studies have demonstrated that a RISS block is more effec-
tive than a RIB alone, further investigations have focused on evaluating the RISS
block. Kozanhan et al. conducted a randomized trial in 2022 evaluating the analgesic
efficacy of a continuous RISS block placed under direct visualization of a thoracic
surgeon before surgical site closure and compared it to an IV opioid PCA in patients
undergoing VATS. The study demonstrated that NRS scores both at rest and while
coughing were lower in patients who received the continuous RISS compared to
opioid PCA (p < 0.001). Postoperative tramadol consumption in both the first 24 and
48 hours was lower in patients who received the RISS block compared to control
(65.0 ± 23.28 mg vs. 174.0 ± 33.78 mg, p < 0.001; 178.0 ± 45.38 mg vs. 309.0
± 67.89 mg. p < 0.001). When lung function in each group was compared to each
patient’s baseline, the RISS group demonstrated higher FEV1 (p = 0.0047) and FVC
(p = 0.04) than those who received an opioid PCA. Patient satisfaction scores were
also higher in the RISS group (p < 0.001) with similar rates of PONV between both
groups [38].
RIB and RISS Summary
The RIB and RISS blocks aim to target both the ventral and dorsal rami of thoracic
intercostal nerves. They have been previously used as regional techniques for lung
transplants and rib fractures. A RIB alone can reduce postoperative pain scores
and opioid requirements in patients undergoing VATS and breast surgery. A RIB
compared to a PECS II has shown similar postoperative opioid requirements and
pain scores in breast surgery. When compared to an ESP, the RIB has demonstrated
similar postoperative opioid requirements and pain s cores, while more effective than
a SAP block. Regarding a RIB or a RISS for VATS, a RISS can result in fewer postop-
erative opioid requirements, rescue analgesics, and lower pain scores. A continuous
RISS block placed under direct visualization of a surgeon for VATS can reduce pain
scores and postoperative opioid requirements while increasing FEV1 and FEVC
when compared to an IV opioid PCA.
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9 Mid-Point Transverse Process to Pleura Block (Renamed
Intertransverse Process Block)
Technique
The mid-point transverse process to pleura (MTP) block was originally described by
Costache in 2017 as an alternative to the PVB [39]. It is performed with the patient
in the sitting, lateral, or prone position. A linear array or curvilinear ultrasound
probe may be used to identify the transverse processes of the vertebrae, using the
same scanning technique as with an ESP block. Local anesthetic is injected midway
between the transverse process of the vertebrae and the pleura after confirming nega-
tive aspiration of blood. By injecting in this exact location, it has been claimed the
local anesthetic will penetrate the superior costotransverse ligament and subsequently
reach the paravertebral space [40].
Indications and Recent Research
The MTP block has been shown to be of benefit to patients in both the surgical
and non-surgical population. The most common indication for an MTP block in a
non-surgical setting is in patients presenting with rib fractures [41]. This approach
is typically taken when there are contraindications to placing a thoracic epidural or
performing a PVB. As such, the MTP block should be considered in patients with
rib fractures on anticoagulation or in whom the aforementioned options have proven
technically difficult to perform or unsuccessful. In the surgical population, MTP
blocks have been proven to provide significant levels of post-operative analgesia in
patients undergoing a wide array of chest wall procedures ranging from mastectomies
and lymph node dissections [42] to minimally invasive thoracoscopic procedures
[40]. In addition to first describing the MTP block in 2017, Costache and colleagues
were also the first to describe using the MTP block for complete surgical anesthesia
[43]. This ability to provide full surgical anesthesia is one of the benefits of the MTP
block that has set it apart from the ESP block in many cases. The ability of the MTP
block to provide more reliable and predictable surgical anesthesia is likely due to a
more consistent amount of paravertebral spread when compared to the ESP block
[43].
Summary
The MTP block has been described as a safe alternative to the PVB in a variety of
patients. The MTP block has shown promising results in patients presenting with a
wide array of chest wall pain ranging from rib fractures [41] to those experiencing
postoperative pain from invasive chest wall surgery [42].
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10 Conclusion
Chest wall fascial plane blocks can provide effective analgesia in patients under-
going breast, thoracic, and cardiac surgery. Anesthesiologists have several options,
and depending on the surgery, certain blocks may be more efficacious than others.
Combinations of these blocks have also been shown to be effective in providing
another method for anesthesiologists to plan for patient-specific analgesia. Fascial
plane blocks have the potential to be included in several enhanced recovery pathways
for surgeries involving the chest wall due to various perioperative benefits.
Key Takeaway Points
1. Fascial plane blocks are a relatively simple, effective means of providing pain
control in several types of chest wall surgery.
2. Surgical anesthesia has been demonstrated with some fascial plane blocks, and
can be used in patients in which general anesthesia is relatively contraindicated.
3. Many fascial plane blocks can be used in combination with one another to improve
their effectiveness and to improve overall block coverage.
4. Fasical plane blocks play a large role in enhanced recovery pathways by
broadening the scope of options related to perioperative analgesia.
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Perioperative Considerations in Patients
Who Use Cannabis
Ramakrishna Gumidyala, Jacob Loyd, Simrat Kaur, Michael E. Schatman,
and Roland Flores
Abstract Cannabis has become the most commonly used illicit substance under
federal law, with over 40 million people having used it as of 2019 (1)thirty percent
of users potentially having a cannabis use disorder (CUD) (2), and nearly 15%
of patients presenting for non-cardiac surgery having reported cannabis use (6).
Cannabis use appears to be associated with systemic physiologic effects including
the potential for serious cardiopulmonary complications, increased anesthetic and
opioid requirements, and postoperative withdrawal. There may be a role for use of
cannabis products in the perioperative period to help optimize these patients, though
more rigorous studies need to be performed to support its use in this setting. In this
chapter, we summarize recently published papers and society guidelines to inform
readers on the perioperative management of these patients.
Keywords Cannabis
· Marijuana · Perioperative · Pain management
R. Gumidyala (
B
) · J. Loyd · S. Kaur · R. Flores
Department of Anesthesiology, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
e-mail: Ramakrishna.Gumidyala@cuanschutz.edu
J. Loyd
e-mail: Jacob.Loyd@cuanschutz.edu
S. Kaur
e-mail: Simrat.Kaur@cuanschutz.edu
R. Flores
e-mail: Roland.Flores@cuanschutz.edu
M. E. Schatman
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, NYU Grossman School of
Medicine, New York, NY, USA
Department of Population Health—Division of Medical Ethics, NYU Grossman School of
Medicine, New York, NY, USA
M. E. Schatman
e-mail: Michael.Schatman@NYULangone.org
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1 Introduction
With the legalization and decriminalization of cannabis in many states, it has become
the most commonly used illicit substance under federal law, according to the National
Surveyon Drug Use and Health [1]. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration estimates that nearly 43 million people used cannabis at least once
as of 2019 [1]. Around 30 percent of cannabis users have a cannabis use disorder
(CUD) [2], an established diagnosis in the DSM IV and V, with criteria that include:
use for longer periods in larger amounts, inability to cut down use, a strong urge to
use, dependence, and withdrawal reactions on cessation, similar to other substance
use disorders [3, 4]. Concomitant with the rise in the use of cannabis, more patients
are presenting for elective and non-elective surgeries than ever before. It is estimated
that approximately 100 million procedures and surgeries are done each year [5],
and while the true prevalence of cannabis use is difficult to estimate due to under-
reporting for a variety of reasons, it is increasingly likely that healthcare providers
will care for cannabis-using patients during the perioperative period. According to
data from a major healthcare network in the U.S. examining over 200,000 patients
undergoing non-cardiac surgery, the prevalence of patients reporting use increased
from 4.9% in 2008 to 14.3% in 2020 [6]. Perioperative cannabis use has been associ-
ated with higher levels of postoperative healthcare utilization [6] and complications
such as myocardial infarction (MI) [7], stroke [8], thromboembolism, neurologic
and respiratory complications, sepsis, and poorer disposition at the time of discharge
[9]. In addition to these associated complications and a variety of other physiologic
impacts, cannabis products are known to modulate pain by both central [10] and
peripheral mechanisms [11]. Not surprisingly, there is also an increasing body of
literature suggesting that cannabis use may have an impact on pain management
and perioperative opioid use among these patients [12–15]. Recommendations for
the management of patients who use cannabis have been lacking, likely in part due
to its legality, heterogeneity in routes of use, the plurality of types of products,
and varying patient physiology. Only recently [16, 17] have guidelines attempted to
summarize recommendations for the care of these patients. In this chapter, we will
cover the pharmacology of cannabis, the physiologic impacts of cannabis use, and
describe the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative considerations for the
management of patients who use cannabis products.
2 Pharmacology
Cannabis is derived from the cannabis sativa plant and is grown worldwide.
The compound consists of two primary cannabinoids, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC and CBD generally make up 70% of the plant
[18], with minor cannabinoids making up the remainder of the product. THC is the
major psychoactive component of cannabis and is the primary constituent driving
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