Gomez G, Osterbauer B, Nguyen R, et al. - In this case series with chart review, researchers sought to introduce the novel application of erector spinae block anesthesia in pediatric microtia reconstruction and assess its influence on pain scores, use of opioids, and hospital length of stay. The sample consisted of patients undergoing stage 1 microtia reconstruction at a tertiary pediatric hospital. Demographics, opioid amounts, Wong-Baker FACES Pain Rating Scale scores, opioid-related side effects, and hospital length of stay were among the information gathered. The study included 47 patients: 14 in the erector spinae block group and 33 in the continuous wound pump group. This investigation found that early experience with an erector spinae block resulted in lower opioid use and a shorter hospital stay when compared with continuous wound infiltration with a local anesthetic.