Korean journal of anesthesiology
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Apr 2020
Randomized Controlled TrialUltrasound guided bilateral quadratus lumborum block vs. intrathecal morphine for postoperative analgesia after cesarean section: a randomised controlled trial.
Adequate pain control after cesarean section (CS) is crucial for mothers caring for newborns, and early ambulation to avoid thromboembolism and chronic abdominal and pelvic pain. This randomized controlled trial compared the efficacy of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and intrathecal morphine (ITM) for analgesia after CS. ⋯ QLB and ITM are effective analgesic regimens after CS. However, QLB provides better long-lasting analgesia and reduced total postoperative morphine consumption.
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Korean J Anesthesiol · Apr 2020
Case ReportsContinuous quadratus lumborum block as part of multimodal analgesia after total hip arthroplasty: a case report.
Commonly used epidural or systemic analgesics for pain control after hip surgery carry risk for potential adverse effects. In contrast, the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) utilizes a simple and easy fascial plane technique and provides a wide area of sensory blockade. Thus, the QLB may be beneficial as analgesia after total hip arthroplasty. ⋯ Transmuscular QLB may be a suitable option for multimodal analgesia after total hip arthroplasty.