Transversus abdominis plane block: an updated review of anatomy and techniques

HC Tsai, T Yoshida, TY Chuang… - BioMed research …, 2017‏ - Wiley Online Library
Purpose of Review. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for
analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights the nomenclature …

Essentials of our current understanding: abdominal wall blocks

KJ Chin, JG McDonnell, B Carvalho… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2017‏ - rapm.bmj.com
Abdominal wall blocks rely on the spread of local anesthetic within musculofascial planes to
anesthetize multiple small nerves or plexuses, rather than targeting specific nerve structures …

Quadratus lumborum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative pain after cesarean delivery: a randomized controlled trial

R Blanco, T Ansari, W Riad, N Shetty - Regional Anesthesia & Pain …, 2016‏ - rapm.bmj.com
Background and Objectives Effective postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery
enhances early recovery, ambulation, and breastfeeding. In a previous study, we …

Quadratus lumborum block for postoperative pain after caesarean section: a randomised controlled trial

R Blanco, T Ansari, E Girgis - European Journal of …, 2015‏ - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND Effective postoperative analgesia after caesarean section is important
because it enables early ambulation and facilitates breast-feeding. Several case reports …

Transversus abdominis plane block: A narrative review.

DQ Tran, D Bravo, P Leurcharusmee, JM Neal - Anesthesiology, 2019‏ - europepmc.org
In this narrative review article, the authors discuss the anatomy, nomenclature, history,
approaches (posterior vs. lateral vs. subcostal), techniques, pharmacology, indications, and …

The analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in adult patients: a meta-analysis

M Baeriswyl, KR Kirkham, C Kern… - Anesthesia & …, 2015‏ - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Previous meta-analyses of the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
have examined a maximum of 12 articles, including fewer than 650 participants, and have …

[PDF][PDF] Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block: indications, complications, and effects on acute and chronic pain based on a single-center experience

S Tulgar, O Selvi, O Senturk, TE Serifsoy, DT Thomas - Cureus, 2019‏ - cureus.com
Introduction: Erector spinae plane block (ESPB) is a novel regional anesthesia technique
used in postoperative pain and chronic neuropathic pain of the thoracoabdominal region …

Cutaneous sensory block area, muscle-relaxing effect, and block duration of the transversus abdominis plane block: a randomized, blinded, and placebo-controlled …

K Støving, C Rothe, CV Rosenstock… - Regional Anesthesia & …, 2015‏ - rapm.bmj.com
Background and Objectives The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a widely used
nerve block. However, basic block characteristics are poorly described. The purpose of this …

The analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block after cesarean delivery: a randomized clinical trial

A Krohg, K Ullensvang, LA Rosseland… - Anesthesia & …, 2018‏ - journals.lww.com
BACKGROUND: Landmark and ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane blocks
have demonstrated an opioid-sparing effect postoperatively after cesarean delivery. The …

Transversus abdominal plane block for postoperative analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials

E Brogi, R Kazan, F Giunta… - Canadian Journal of …, 2016‏ - search.proquest.com
Purpose The transversus abdominal plane (TAP) block has been described as an effective
pain control technique after abdominal surgery. We performed a systematic review and meta …