scholarly journals Addition of transversus abdominis plane block to patient controlled analgesia for laparoscopic high anterior resection improves analgesia, reduces opioid requirement and expedites recovery of bowel function

2014 ◽  
Vol 96 (8) ◽  
pp. 579-585 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Ris ◽  
JM Findlay ◽  
R Hompes ◽  
A Rashid ◽  
J Warwick ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Anterior Resection ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Postoperative Pain Management ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Patient Controlled Analgesia ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Intravenous Morphine

Introduction Opioid sparing in postoperative pain management appears key in colorectal enhanced recovery. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks offer such an effect. This study aimed to quantify this effect on pain, opioid use and recovery of bowel function after laparoscopic high anterior resection. Methods This was a retrospective analysis of prospective data on 68 patients. Patients received an epidural (n=24), intravenous morphine patient controlled analgesia (PCA, n=22) or TAP blocks plus PCA (n=22) determined by anaesthetist preference. Outcome measures were numerical pain scores (0–3), cumulative intravenous morphine dose and time to recovery of bowel function (passage of flatus or stool). Results There were no differences in patient characteristics, complications or extraction site. The TAP block group had lower pain scores (0.7 vs 1.36, p<0.001) and morphine requirements (8mg vs 15mg, p=0.01) than the group receiving PCA alone at 12 hours and 24 hours. Earlier passage of flatus (2.0 vs 2.7 vs 3.4 days, p=0.002), stool (3.1 vs 4.1 vs 5.5 days, p=0.04) and earlier discharge (4 vs 5 vs 6 days, p=0.02) were also seen. Conclusions Use of TAP blocks was found to reduce pain and morphine use compared with PCA, expedite recovery of bowel function compared with PCA and epidural, and expedite hospital discharge compared with epidural.

scholarly journals Enhanced Recovery With Paravertebral and Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Microvascular Breast Reconstruction

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 117822342096736
Author(s):  
Ryan Guffey ◽  
Grace Keane ◽  
Austin Y Ha ◽  
Rajiv Parikh ◽  
Elizabeth Odom ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Breast Reconstruction ◽  
Regional Anesthesia ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Paravertebral Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Independent Ambulation

Purpose: We have shown previously that a preoperative paravertebral nerve block is associated with improved postoperative recovery in microvascular breast reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to compare the outcomes of a complete enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol with complete regional anesthesia coverage to our traditional care with paravertebral block. Patients and methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of 83 patients who underwent autologous breast reconstruction by T.M.M. between May 2014 and February 2018 at a tertiary academic center. Patients in the ERAS group were additionally administered acetaminophen, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), gabapentin, a transversus abdominis plane block (liposomal or plain bupivacaine), and primarily oral opioids postoperatively. The patients were mobilized earlier with more rapid diet progression. All patients received a preoperative paravertebral block. Results: Forty-four patients in the ERAS cohort were compared with 39 retrospective controls. The 2 groups were similar with respect to demographics and comorbidities. The ERAS cohort required significantly less opioids (291 vs 707 mg oral morphine equivalent, P < .0001) with unchanged postoperative pain scores and a shorter time to oral only opioid use (16.0 vs 78.2 hours, P < .0001). Median length of stay (3.20 vs 4.62, P < .0001) and time to independent ambulation (1.86 vs 2.88, P < .0001) were also significantly decreased in the ERAS cohort. Liposomal bupivacaine use did not significantly affect the results ( P ⩾ .2). Conclusions: Implementation of a robust enhanced recovery protocol with complete regional anesthesia coverage was associated with significantly decreased opioid use despite unchanged pain scores, with improved markers of recovery including length of stay, time to oral only narcotics, and time to independent ambulation.

Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: Better Pain Control and Patient Outcomes with Liposomal Bupivacaine than Bupivacaine

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (9) ◽  
pp. 1013-1016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucinda Guerra ◽  
Sunu Philip ◽  
Elizabeth A. Lax ◽  
Lauren Smithson ◽  
Ralph Pearlman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Hospital Length ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Exact Test ◽  
Liposomal Bupivacaine ◽  
Student’S T

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are a safe and effective way to provide immediate postoperative pain relief in surgical patients, and have been shown to decrease narcotic requirements. Concerns about complications of narcotics, increase in hospital length of stay (LOS), and health-care costs make this of particular interest. We compared standard bupivacaine TAP blocks with those carried out using liposomal bupivacaine to evaluate postoperative outcomes. Fifty patients undergoing elective laparoscopic colectomy received laparoscopic liposomal bupivacaine TAP blocks using 80 cc of local anesthetic, and data were collected prospectively during hospitalization. Data collected included amount of narcotic medication used during hospitalization, number of days to ambulation, number of days to bowel function, and LOS. These patients were compared with the last 50 patients recruited to the control/bupivacaine TAP block arm of the study. The same data parameters were collected and all patients were on an enhanced recovery protocol, which included scheduled acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and gabapentin by mouth, as well as clear liquid diet starting on postoperative day zero. Statistical analysis was performed using Student's t test and Fisher's exact test; P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Patients treated with liposomal bupivacaine needed less narcotics (5.06 vs 18.75 mg, P = 0.0002), had earlier bowel function (1.7 vs 2.4 days, P = 0.0002), and shorter LOS (2.7 vs 3.4 days, P = 0.0146). Patients undergoing laparoscopic colon resections seem to require fewer narcotics and have better patient outcomes with liposomal bupivacaine TAP blocks. Based on our data, liposomal bupivacaine seems to be superior to bupivacaine for TAP blocks.

Transversus abdominis plane block and intrathecal morphine use in cesarean section: a retrospective review

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (11) ◽  
pp. 1035-1037 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob Cole ◽  
Scott Hughey ◽  
Jason Longwell
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Pain ◽  
Cesarean Section ◽  
Retrospective Review ◽  
Intrathecal Morphine ◽  
Opioid Consumption ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores

ObjectivesCesarean delivery is an extremely common surgical procedure practiced worldwide. It is an open abdominal surgery, and is associated with significant postoperative pain. One modality that helps alleviate this pain is the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. This analysis sought to evaluate postoperative pain when this block was used in conjunction with intrathecal morphine.MethodsA retrospective review was performed of 142 patients who underwent cesarean section at our institution. Of those, 43 patients had a TAP block performed. The primary outcome for this analysis was the time to first opioid administration following discharge from the operating room. Secondary outcomes included differences in postoperative pain scores, and overall opioid consumption.ResultsThe average time to first opioid use postoperatively decreased in the TAP group when compared with the No-TAP group, 23.3 versus 12.1, respectively (difference of 48.2% (95% CI 74.0% to 24.3%); p<0.001) and opioid consumption was significantly decreased within the first 24 hours following surgery from 4.55 intravenous morphine equivalents (IVME) to 2.67 IVME, respectively (difference of 107.1% (95% CI 145.1% to 69.2%); p=0.006). Visual analog pain scores were significantly decreased in the TAP group versus the No-TAP group up to 36 hours postoperatively.ConclusionsTAP blocks performed in conjunction with intrathecal morphine may decrease opioid use in the first 24 hours and improve pain scores for at least 36 hours following cesarean section. Because of the favorable safety profile, TAP blocks may contribute meaningfully to multimodal anesthesia for cesarean sections.

Comparison of Therapeutic Benefit of Bupivacaine HCl Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block as Part of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway versus Traditional Oral and Intravenous Pain Control after Minimally Invasive Colorectal Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind Trial

2019 ◽  
Vol 85 (12) ◽  
pp. 1363-1368 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amir A. Damadi ◽  
Elizabeth A. Lax ◽  
Lauren Smithson ◽  
Ralph D. Pearlman
Keyword(s):  
Patient Satisfaction ◽  
Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Gynecologic Surgery ◽  
Main Diagnosis ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Quality Outcomes

Enhanced recovery pathways (ERPs), when combined with transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, have been proven to reduce the length of stay (LOS) and improve quality outcomes. Nonopioid pain management is an essential component of this pathway, leading to a reduction in immobility, postoperative ileus, and an increase in patient satisfaction. TAP block variations have been studied in general and gynecologic surgery. This study evaluates the effectiveness of laparoscopic TAP blocks in conjunction with the benefit of an ERP. One hundred thirty-seven consecutive laparoscopic and robotic-assisted Colorectal Surgery patients received TAP blocks under laparoscopic guidance while under anesthesia, randomized to a placebo, bupivacaine TAP block, or bupivacaine TAP block with an ERP arm of the trial. Patient demographics, operative techniques, and postoperative outcomes were analyzed using statistical analysis software. Our main objective was to determine short-term benefits of TAP blocks on reducing total narcotic consumption. Secondary objectives included effects of TAP blocks on time to ambulation, time to bowel function, and LOS. To isolate the effect of the TAP blocks, no efforts were made to control nursing or patient education in patients managed without an ERP. Of 137 patients, 14 were withdrawn. All cases were elective, with the main diagnosis colon cancer or dysplastic polyps (47.1%). The median age in each group was comparable ( P = 0.12), with female majority in both groups (58.5%). Most procedures were segmental colon resections (74.7%). Thirty-one patients received a placebo, 41 bupivacaine TAP, and 51 bupivacaine TAP plus ERP. In terms of primary endpoints, the bupivacaine plus ERP arm used statistically significant less IV narcotics on postoperative day 1 and in total ( P = 0.001, P = 0.008). All patients ambulated on average within the first 24 hours postoperatively, with the TAP plus ERP group approximately 0.5 days sooner ( P = 0.001). The TAP plus ERP group also had a return of bowel function and LOS approximately 24 hours early ( P = 0.001 and P = 0.001). This study shows that a laparoscopically placed bupivacaine TAP block when used as part of an ERP can reduce LOS, postoperative narcotics, time to ambulation and bowel function, and LOS. Defined pain regimens with auxiliary staff teaching can add to the improvement in quality outcomes in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and, with the addition of the TAP block, can add to patient satisfaction and lower hospital costs.

Comparative Study between Ultrasound Guided Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Local Wound Infiltration as Postoperative Analgesia in Hepatectomy

QJM ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 114 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mostafa Noshy Mohamed El-Hanafy ◽  
Amr Mohamed El-said Kamal ◽  
Alfred Maurice Said ◽  
Amr Ahmed Kasem
Keyword(s):  
Pain Treatment ◽  
Analgesic Efficacy ◽  
Bowel Function ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
University Hospitals ◽  
Wound Infiltration ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Pain Scores

Abstract Background Poorly controlled acute pain after hepatectomy is related to somatic pain signals derived from the abdominal wall and is associated with a variety of unwanted post-operative consequences, including patient suffering, distress, respiratory complications, delirium, myocardial ischemia, prolonged hospital stay, an increased likelihood of chronic pain, increased consumption of analgesics, delayed bowel function and increase the requirement for rescue analgesics. Appropriate pain treatment protocols to reduce postoperative morbidity, improve the results of the surgery and decrease hospital costs. Objective to assess the postoperative analgesic efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block compared local wound infiltration after hepatectomy regarding the pain relief, effect on hemodynamics, requirement of first supplemental doses of analgesia and total number of doses received. Patients and Methods All patients were informed with the procedure US guided TAP block and were trained to use the visual analogue scale (VAS). The study was conducted on 60 randomly chosen patients aged 18 to 60 years, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class I ,II and III scheduled for hepatectomy in Ain Shams University Hospitals after approval of the medical ethical committee. They were allocated in two groups of 30 patients each: Results The results of the study revealed that there is Patients receiving TAP block had significantly lower pain scores for 12 h after operation and decrease total need of analgesic in first 24 h post operative compared with patients who received wound infiltration. Conclusion oblique subcostal TAP block was effective in reducing postoperative pain scores at rest and movement for 12-24 hours and lower total 24-h postoperative opioid and analgesic consumption after hepatectomy under general anesthesia, compared to local wound infiltration.

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Robotic Gynecologic Oncology Surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Colon KC ◽  
◽  
Seligsohn D ◽  
Salame G ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Anesthesia ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Gynecologic Oncology ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block ◽  
Opioid Consumption ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Robotic Hysterectomy ◽  
Enhanced Recovery Pathway ◽  
Pain Scores

Objective: Although minimally invasive surgery decreases opiate requirements compared to laparotomy, achieving adequate postoperative pain relief continues to be a concern. We aimed to determine the efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative opiate use, pain levels, and time of discharge following robotic hysterectomy for surgeries performed by our division of gynecologic oncology. Design: This is a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent robotic hysterectomy. Methods: After induction of general anesthesia, patients received transversus abdominis plane block and underwent robotic hysterectomy. Patients who did not receive the transversus abdominis plane block received local analgesia. A non-narcotic pain control regimen was used pre- and postoperatively and supplemented with narcotic analgesics as needed. Length of stay, pain levels (score of 0-10), and opioid consumption were reviewed and compared between the two groups. Results: Following power calculation, 140 patients were studied: 70 received a transversus abdominis plane block and were matched to 70 patients who received local anesthesia. All patients received our Enhanced Recovery Pathway. After controlling for age, BMI, total surgical time, and number of ports, there were no differences in pain scores at 1 hour (p = 0.13) and at discharge (p = 0.06), time to discharge (p = 0.09), amount of opioids required (p = 0.11), or time to void (p = 0.07). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that when well-established Enhanced Recovery Pathway is utilized, transversus abdominis plane block was equivalent to local anesthesia in reducing postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores.

scholarly journals Oral Versus Intravenous Acetaminophen within an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol in Colorectal Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 1;23 (1;1) ◽  
pp. 57-64 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph H. Marcotte
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Nausea ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Nausea And Vomiting ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Patient Controlled Analgesia ◽  
Pain Scores ◽  
Eras Protocol

Background: Multimodal pain management within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols is designed to decrease opioid use, promote mobilization, and decrease postoperative complications. Objectives: To evaluate the role of intravenous (IV) versus oral (PO) acetaminophen within an established ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery. Study Design: This was a retrospective observational study. Setting: This research took place within an established perioperative colorectal surgery protocol. Methods: A total of 91 consecutive elective colorectal resections performed according to an ERAS protocol using only IV acetaminophen (IV group) were compared with 84 consecutive resections performed using one dose of IV acetaminophen followed by subsequent administration of oral acetaminophen (PO group). Our multimodal pain management strategy also included transverse abdominis plane blocks, celecoxib, and ketorolac medications for both groups. Opioid requirements, maximum and average daily pain scores by the Visual Analog Scale, and postoperative outcomes were compared between groups. Results: There were no differences in maximum or average pain scores on postoperative days 0-3 or at time of discharge between IV and PO groups. Compared with the IV acetaminophen only group, the PO group received significantly more perioperative opioids through 72 hours postoperatively (68.8 oral morphine equivalents [OME] IV group vs. 93.7 OME PO group; P < 0.0001), were more likely to require opioid patient-controlled analgesia (8.9% IV group vs. 46.4% PO group; P < 0.0001), and were more likely to experience postoperative nausea and vomiting (33.0% IV group vs. 48.8% PO group; P = 0.0449). Limitations: Significant limitations include the studies’ retrospective nature and that it was performed at a single institution. Conclusions: Restriction of IV acetaminophen within an ERAS protocol in colorectal surgery was associated with increased opioid use, greater need for opioid patient-controlled analgesia, and increased incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting. IV acetaminophen may be superior to oral acetaminophen in the early postoperative setting. Key words: Perioperative pain management, enhanced recovery after surgery, acetaminophen, multimodal pain control, nonopioid

scholarly journals Effect of preoperative versus postoperative use of transversus abdominis plane block with plain 0.25 % bupivacaine on postoperative opioid use: a retrospective study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Kalu ◽  
Peter Boateng ◽  
Lauren Carrier ◽  
Jaime Garzon ◽  
Amy Tang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Length Of Stay ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Hospital Length ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Opioid Medications

Abstract Background Enhanced recovery protocols optimize pain control via multimodal approaches that include transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of preoperative vs. postoperative plain 0.25 % bupivacaine TAP block on postoperative opioid use after colorectal surgery. Methods A retrospective cohort study comparing postoperative opioid use in patients who received preoperative (n = 240) vs. postoperative (n = 22) plain 0.25 % bupivacaine TAP blocks. The study was conducted in a single tertiary care institution and included patients who underwent colorectal resections between August 2018 and January 2020. The primary outcome of the study was postoperative opioid use. Secondary outcomes included operative details, length of stay, reoperation, and readmission rates. Results Patients who received postoperative plain 0.25 % bupivacaine TAP blocks were less likely to require postoperative patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) (59.1 % vs. 83.3 %; p = 0.012) and opioid medications on discharge (6.4 % vs. 16.9 %; p = 0.004) relative to patients who received preoperative TAP. When needed, a significantly smaller amount of opioid was prescribed to the postoperative group (84.5 vs. 32.0 mg, p = 0.047). No significant differences were noted in the duration of postoperative PCA use, amount of oral opioid use, and length of stay. Conclusions Plain 0.25 % bupivacaine TAP block administered postoperatively was associated with significantly lower need for postoperative PCA and discharge opioid medications. The overall hospital length of stay was not affected by the timing of TAP block. Because of the limited sample size in this study, conclusions cannot be generalized, and more research will be required.

scholarly journals Reducing Opioid Dependence and Improving Patient Experience for Living Kidney Donors with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-63
Author(s):  
Vincent Do ◽  
Elizabeth Cohen ◽  
Danielle J. Haakinson ◽  
Ranjit Deshpande ◽  
Ramesh K. Batra
Keyword(s):  
Opioid Dependence ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Opioid Use ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Liposomal Bupivacaine ◽  
Living Kidney Donors ◽  
Pain Scores

Rapid recovery after laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy (LLDN) for kidney donation is highly desirable for living kidney donors. To uphold rapid recovery, good analgesia with minimal adverse effects, including those related to opioid dependence, is essential. A pre-operative transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with liposomal bupivacaine can effectively aid in perioperative pain management, while reducing opioid requirements. We conducted a single-center retrospective study involving patients 18 years and older who underwent LLDN to determine whether a TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine is efficacious in pain management after LLDN, while reducing opioid use. The study group comprised of patients who received a preoperative TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine in place of hydromorphone patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) and the control group included patients who received hydromorphone PCA post-operatively. Both groups were supplemented with oral and intravenous analgesics for breakthrough pain, as needed. The primary endpoint was reduction in post-operative opioid use in morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Secondary endpoints included: post-operative pain scores, postoperative length of stay, and re-hospitalizations within 7 days of discharge. Sixty-six patients were included in our study, with 33 in each group. Patients in both groups were well matched demographically. The study group who received TAP block demonstrated a significant reduction in post-operative opioid use (92.05 MME vs. 53.98 MME, p < 0.05) when compared to the control group who received hydromorphone PCA. Both groups achieved similar analgesia with comparable pain scores. There was no difference between postoperative hospital lengths of stay for both groups. Two patients in the control group were re-admitted due to small bowel obstruction within seven days of discharge. In conclusion, TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine significantly reduced postoperative opioid use, while also proving to be safe, efficacious and feasible in patients undergoing LLDN.

EFFICACY OF TRANSVERSUS ABDOMINIS PLANE BLOCK FOR POST CESAREAN DELIVERY ANALGESIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (5) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
Minh Nguyen Van ◽  
Nga Bui Thi Thuy ◽  
Thinh Tran Xuan
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Visual Analogue Scale ◽  
Analogue Scale ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis ◽  
Morphine Consumption ◽  
Block Group ◽  
Tap Block ◽  
Transversus Abdominis Plane ◽  
Pain Scores

Background: The transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block), a regional block, provides effective analgesia after lower abdominal surgeries. The objective of this study was to assess whether transversus abdominis plane block is effective as part of multimodal pain management following Cesarean section. Materials and Method: Totally, 60 ASA I and II parturients for Cesarean section via Pfannenstiel incision under spinal anesthesia were randomly allocated to either the TAP block group or the control. The TAP block group received a landmark-orientated, bilateral TAP block with 0.25% levobupivacain 17,5ml each side in the triangle of Petit. Postoperative pain treatment followed the same protocole for both groups with 1gram paracetamol intravenously and received patrient-controlled analgesia with intravenous morphine. The time to first request of analgesic, morphine consumption, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores and side effects were scored at 2, 4, 6, 8, 12 h postoperatively. Results: The time to first request of analgesic was longer, morphine consumption was lower in TAP group than in the control (p < 0.05). Visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores at rest and on mouvement were similar in two groups at 2h, but lower in TAP group from 4h (p < 0.05). No severe adverse effects were detected in two groups. Conclusion: TAP block prolonged the time to fisrt request of analgesic and reduced morphine consumption, the VAS pain scores significantly both at rest and on mouvement. Therefore, TAP block is feasible and effective as part of a multimodal analgesia regimen after Caesarean section. Key words: Caesarean section, multimodal pain management, transversus abdominis plane block

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