Clinical Implications of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Adults
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a relatively new regional anesthesia technique that provides analgesia to the parietal peritoneum as well as the skin and muscles of the anterior abdominal wall. It has a high margin of safety and is technically simple to perform, especially under ultra...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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Series: | Anesthesiology Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/731645 |