Abstract
Abdominal field blocks are commonly used for postoperative analgesia in major abdominal surgeries. The original transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is limited in its dermatomal coverage to T10-L1. However, modifications made to the classic TAP block technique can enhance the spread of local anesthetic and provide more effective analgesia. In this article, we describe 2 of such modifications of the classic TAP block, namely quadratus lumborum and subcostal TAP blocks.
Original language | English (US) |
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Article number | 414 |
Pages (from-to) | 163-165 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Techniques in Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management |
Volume | 18 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Quadratus lamborum
- Regional anesthesia
- Subcostal TAP
- TAP
- Ultrasound
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine