Transversus Abdominis Plane Catheter Bolus Analgesia after Major Abdominal Surgery

Purpose. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been shown to reduce pain and opioid requirements after abdominal surgery. The aim of the present case series was to demonstrate the use of TAP catheter injections of bupivacaine after major abdominal surgery. Methods. Fifteen patients scheduled...

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Main Authors: Nils Bjerregaard, Lone Nikolajsen, Thomas Fichtner Bendtsen, Bodil Steen Rasmussen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/596536