Different Approach to Post-operative Pain Management: Trans Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are a new approach of injecting local anesthesia into the plane between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscle, giving somatic pain relief. TAP blocks are a promising technique in alleviating postoperative pain in patients undergoing open abdominal surgeries, especially when used as part of a multi-modal analgesia regimen.

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Source: Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing - August 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: Joi H. Calloway, Jay Arcilla, Joan Riswold Tags: ASPAN National Conference Abstract Source Type: research