Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with levobupivacaine versus levobupivacaine with dexmedetomidine for postoperative analgesia following cesarean delivery

Conclusion: Bilateral TAP block with 0.25% levobupivacaine provides good quality analgesia for early postoperative period. Adding dexmedetomidine further improves pain control and gives higher patient satisfaction without any added side effects.

Source: Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology - June 24, 2019 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Aman Varshney Manjunath Prabhu Bhavya Periyadka Divyashri C Nanjundegowda Amrut Rao Source Type: research