Acad Emerg Med April 2024 PMID 37843475

Efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block compared to sham procedure in adult patients with rib fractures presenting to the emergency department: A randomized controlled trial.

Swetha Ramesh, S Manu Ayyan, Durga Prasad Rath, Deepthy Melepurakkal Sadanandan

Mentions

33
Peak: 25 in Apr 2024
across 3 sources since Nov 2023

Extended reach

322,122
potential audience

Total likes

34

Video views

77

Mentions per month

Nov 2023 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • Instagram1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions show a generally positive reception, with mentions of the article being 'hot off the press' and 'Top Cited', suggesting recognition of its relevance. The tone remains professional and factual, referencing the study's methods and results, such as the benefits of ultrasound-guided blocks, which reflects a balanced interest without excessive controversy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the recent publication highlights promising findings about the efficacy and safety of ESPB for rib fractures, emphasizing its potential clinical benefits.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest, as they highlight the publication's significance but do not delve into deep scientific debate or critique.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users actively share links, commentary, and comments supporting the study, indicating a genuine but not overly deep level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The publication is acknowledged as influential within the emergency medicine community, with mentions of citations and discussions on its potential to change practice.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) significantly lowered pain scores and reduced the need for additional pain medication in adults with rib fractures, compared to a sham procedure.
  • Both groups had similar safety profiles, with no significant difference in adverse events.
  • The results suggest that ESPB can be an effective and safe method for managing pain in patients with rib fractures in the emergency department.]

Top posts

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Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with author @Drmanuayyan Link to the RCT published in @AcademicEmerMed https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE #FOAMed @SAEMonline https://t.co/e5BdB8s3bK

Apr 20, 2024 · 18 likes · 8 shares · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl picked the song (no from 80's). Any guesses? @ffolliet @DrSimonMc @KirstyChallen @AcademicEmerMed

Apr 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 5 shares · 28,440 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

Good news! Our article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article. Read it here https://t.co/frdnY9DXCp #TopCitedArticle @wileyinresearch

Mar 19, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 560 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

Excited to share our newly published RCT on Efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in adult patients with rib fractures presenting to the emergency department @AcademicEmerMed #AEM #EM https://t.co/r7vsZYG08q

Nov 7, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 560 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

@KirstyChallen @emergmedottawa @umanamd @broomedocs Link to the April #SGEMHOP publication https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE

Apr 25, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

We will be looking for comments from the POCUS guru crowd on this #SGEMHOP episode. @broomedocs @the_TOTAL_EM https://t.co/DR4Ne4i0Cb

Apr 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 28,440 followers View post →

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Shruti Singh, MD
@Sh_10f · X

RT @Drmanuayyan: Good news! Our article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article. Read it here https://t.co/frdnY9DXCp #TopCite…

Mar 20, 2025 · 2 shares · 81 followers View post →
Shirshendu Dhar
@DharShirshendu · X

RT @Drmanuayyan: Good news! Our article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article. Read it here https://t.co/frdnY9DXCp #TopCite…

Mar 19, 2025 · 2 shares · 118 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

Good news! Our article received enough citations to be a Top Cited Article. Read it here https://t.co/frdnY9DXCp #TopCitedArticle @wileyinresearch

Mar 19, 2025 · 4 likes · 2 shares · 560 followers View post →
SAEM
@SAEMonline · X

AEM Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey A. Kline, MD, discusses "efficacy and safety of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block compared to sham procedure in adult patients with rib fractures..." from the latest AEM issue. Read his thoughts on the study now: https://t.co/SPBu9gjQCf https://t.co/3iBxZQKgb3

Apr 29, 2024 · 15,829 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

@raghu_venugopal Learn more about ESP blocks for rib fractures in this RCT that is hot off the press from @AcademicEmerMed https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE #SGEMHOP

Apr 26, 2024 · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

@Drmanuayyan @AcademicEmerMed @SAEMonline @LITFLblog Link to the RCT publication on ESP blocks for rib fractures. https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE #SGEMHOP @LWestafer @CodeNeil

Apr 26, 2024 · 28,440 followers View post →
Casey Parker
@broomedocs · X

RT @TheSGEM: @KirstyChallen @emergmedottawa @umanamd @broomedocs Link to the April #SGEMHOP publication https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE

Apr 26, 2024 · 1 share · 7,993 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

@KirstyChallen @emergmedottawa @umanamd @broomedocs Link to the April #SGEMHOP publication https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE

Apr 25, 2024 · 2 likes · 1 share · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

Looking for more votes on this April #SGEMHOP poll above https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE @Rick_Pescatore @ERGoddessMD https://t.co/Wyvi2fFizw

Apr 23, 2024 · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

@Rick_Pescatore @Drmanuayyan @EM_Owl Great to hear from you my friend. Thanks for sharing your wisdom on this #SGEMHOP episode. https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE

Apr 23, 2024 · 28,440 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

Link to #SGEMHOP April publication on treating rib fractures with US-guided ESP blocks https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE

Apr 22, 2024 · 1 like · 28,440 followers View post →
Dennis Ren
@DennisRenMD · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 22, 2024 · 8 shares · 559 followers View post →
Jitendra Siyani
@Jsiyani99hotma1 · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 22, 2024 · 8 shares · 104 followers View post →
Joseph Minardi
@jminardi21 · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 3,422 followers View post →
Thomas Shanahan (Dr.) MRCEM
@clifford0584 · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 6,035 followers View post →
Tom Jelic
@TomJelic · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 1,897 followers View post →
Syed Shahrul Naz
@drshahrul80 · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 6,933 followers View post →
Suchismita
@EM_Owl · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 21, 2024 · 8 shares · 159 followers View post →
Shirshendu Dhar
@DharShirshendu · X

RT @TheSGEM: April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl…

Apr 20, 2024 · 5 shares · 118 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

RT @TheSGEM: US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with aut…

Apr 20, 2024 · 8 shares · 560 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

US-Guided erector spinae plane block for rib fractures. https://t.co/IE60PONFXX #SGEMHOP #EBM Guest skeptic @EM_Owl with author @Drmanuayyan Link to the RCT published in @AcademicEmerMed https://t.co/SSLg6oPNVE #FOAMed @SAEMonline https://t.co/e5BdB8s3bK

Apr 20, 2024 · 18 likes · 8 shares · 28,440 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

RT @TheSGEM: April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl…

Apr 20, 2024 · 5 shares · 560 followers View post →
#hello I'm Dr Kirsty
@KirstyChallen · X

RT @TheSGEM: April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl…

Apr 19, 2024 · 5 shares · 4,140 followers View post →
Casey Parker
@broomedocs · X

RT @TheSGEM: We will be looking for comments from the POCUS guru crowd on this #SGEMHOP episode. @broomedocs @the_TOTAL_EM https://t.co/DR…

Apr 19, 2024 · 1 share · 7,993 followers View post →
Casey Parker
@broomedocs · X

RT @TheSGEM: April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl…

Apr 19, 2024 · 5 shares · 7,993 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

We will be looking for comments from the POCUS guru crowd on this #SGEMHOP episode. @broomedocs @the_TOTAL_EM https://t.co/DR4Ne4i0Cb

Apr 19, 2024 · 1 like · 1 share · 28,440 followers View post →
Suchismita
@EM_Owl · X

RT @TheSGEM: April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl…

Apr 19, 2024 · 5 shares · 159 followers View post →
Ken Milne MD
@TheSGEM · X

April #SGEMHOP looks at US-guided erector spinae plane blocks for rib fractures https://t.co/SuuwEzYlC5 Guest skeptic @EM_Owl picked the song (no from 80's). Any guesses? @ffolliet @DrSimonMc @KirstyChallen @AcademicEmerMed

Apr 19, 2024 · 4 likes · 5 shares · 28,440 followers View post →
Roshan Mathew
@roshmat15 · X

RT @Drmanuayyan: Excited to share our newly published RCT on Efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in adult p…

Nov 8, 2023 · 1 share · 75 followers View post →
Dr Manu Ayyan
@Drmanuayyan · X

Excited to share our newly published RCT on Efficacy and safety of ultrasound‐guided erector spinae plane block in adult patients with rib fractures presenting to the emergency department @AcademicEmerMed #AEM #EM https://t.co/r7vsZYG08q

Nov 7, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 560 followers View post →
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