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Clinical Implications of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Adults
Joint Authors
Gorlin, Andrew W.
Young, Mark J.
Modest, Vicki E.
Quraishi, Sadeq A.
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a relatively new regional anesthesia technique that provides analgesia to the parietal peritoneum as well as the skin and muscles of the anterior abdominal wall.
It has a high margin of safety and is technically simple to perform, especially under ultrasound guidance.
A growing body of evidence supports the use of TAP blocks for a variety of abdominal procedures, yet, widespread adoption of this therapeutic adjunct has been slow.
In part, this may be related to the limited sources for anesthesiologists to develop an appreciation for its sound anatomical basis and the versatility of its clinical application.
As such, we provide a brief historical perspective on the TAP block, describe relevant anatomy, review current techniques, discuss pharmacologic considerations, and summarize the existing literature regarding its clinical utility with an emphasis on recently published studies that have not been included in other systematic reviews or meta-analyses.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Young, Mark J.& Gorlin, Andrew W.& Modest, Vicki E.& Quraishi, Sadeq A.. 2012. Clinical Implications of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Adults. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Young, Mark J.…[et al.]. Clinical Implications of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Adults. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-11.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Young, Mark J.& Gorlin, Andrew W.& Modest, Vicki E.& Quraishi, Sadeq A.. Clinical Implications of the Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Adults. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-494240
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-494240