Quadratus lumborum block for postoperative analgesia after cesarean delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Postoperative pain after cesarean delivery (CD) negatively affects ambulation, breastfeeding and even maternal bonding.1,2 Use of intrathecal opioids, the current analgesic method of choice for CD, may lead to adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, itchiness and sedation.3 Despite the use of such potent measures for postoperative pain relief, the optimal control of pain with few adverse reactions remains a challenge following CD.

Source: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia - February 19, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: M. Xu, Y Tang, J. Wang, J. Yang Tags: Original Article Source Type: research