Continuous Erector Spinae Block for Analgesia Following Lumbar Decompression

The attending surgeon or fellow will place the erector spinae plane catheters in the operating room. Following decompression +/- fusion of the lumbar spine, catheters will be placed under direct vision. The tips of the catheters will be placed superficial to the transverse processes, instrumentation, and bone graft of the lumbar spine, as applicable to the procedure. These will be deep to the erector spinae muscles, which will be closed on top of the catheters.