Journal of anesthesia
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2012
Editorial Case ReportsRapid-sequence induction of anesthesia in obstetric women: how safe is it?
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Journal of anesthesia · Jun 2012
Randomized Controlled TrialTransversus abdominis plane block reduces postoperative pain intensity and analgesic consumption in elective cesarean delivery under general anesthesia.
It is reported that following abdominal surgery, transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can reduce postoperative pain. The primary outcome of this study was the evaluation of the efficacy of TAP block on pain intensity following cesarean delivery with Pfannenstiel incision. ⋯ Two-sided TAP block with 0.25% bupivacaine in parturients who undergo cesarean section with a Pfannenstiel incision under general anesthesia can decrease postoperative pain and analgesic consumption. The time to the first analgesic rescue was longer in the parturients who received the TAP block.