Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Alone Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Rectus Sheath Block as a Postoperative Analgesia in Anterior Abdominal Wall Liposuction Surgery
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Pain
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 48
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- pain
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an effective regional nerve block for the anterior abdominal wall. An anesthesiologist typically administers the TAP block preoperatively with ultrasound guidance. It is not yet commonly used during anterior abdominal wall liposuction, where postprocedural pain remains a major concern for patients and surgeons.
Detailed Description
The author investigated the feasibility of administering the TAP block under direct vision and compared postoperative narcotic use in patients who received analgesia by TAP block vs with TAP block i addition to rectus sheath block, both performed under direct vision during anterior abdominal wall liposuction.
Investigators
Hassan Mohamed Ali
lecturer in anesthesia department Cairo university
Cairo University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •ASA I-II, consent,
Exclusion Criteria
- •allergy, coagulopathy, refusal, mentally unstable
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
pain
Time Frame: Three days
visual analogue scale for pain assessment