Describe 4 ‘single shot’ methods for providing regional anaesthesia for lung resection surgery and 2 continuous methods than can be used for postoperative analgesia?

  • Regional anaesthesia useful for intraoperative and postoperative analgesia:
    • Single-shot:
      • Intercostal blocks 1
      • Paravertebral block (anaesthetist or surgeon) (1)
      • Erector spinae plane block 1
      • Serratus anterior block 1
      • Retrolaminar block 1
      • Intrapleural analgesia 1 (via drain)
    • Continuous:
      • Paravertebral infusion 1
      • Epidural infusion 1
      • Intrapleural Infusion 1