Fig. 4From: Erector spinae plane block versus its combination with superficial parasternal intercostal plane block for postoperative pain after cardiac surgery: a prospective, randomized, double-blind studyA, B Comparison of postoperative NRSrest and NRScoughing pain scores between the study groups at different time points. NRS values were significantly lower in ESP + S-PIP Block group than in ESP Block group at all time intervals postoperatively (p < 0.05). Abbreviations: NRS, numeric rating scale; ESP, erector spinae plane; S-PIP, superficial parasternal intercostal planeBack to article page