Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block versus thoracic erector spinae block for post-thoracotomy pain: A randomised double-blinded non-inferior clinical study.

Background And Aims: Regional techniques are preferred for controlling post-thoracotomy pain due to lower complication rates. This study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) with thoracic erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for post-thoracotomy pain.

Methods: This randomised, double-blind, non-inferior clinical study involved 60 cases scheduled for thoracic surgery.

Dexmedetomidine Moderate Sedation Versus General Anesthesia on the Diagnostic Yield of Endobronchial Ultrasound-Guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Background: One of the factors that affect the diagnostic yield of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the level of sedation.

Objectives: Therefore, we aimed to compare dexmedetomidine (DEX) as moderate sedation (MS) versus general anesthesia (GA) on the diagnostic yield of EBUS-TBNA.

Methods: This randomized open-label controlled trial was carried out on 70 patients older than 18 years of age, classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) II or III, and scheduled for EBUS-TBNA.