Effect of transversus abdominis plane block versus intravenous hydromorphone on the quality of postoperative recovery in elderly critically Ill patients in the SICU: a single-center, single-blind, randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to compare the effects of transversus abdominis plane block and hydromorphone on recovery quality in elderly critically ill patients after major abdominal surgery in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit, focusing on postoperative activity, analgesic efficacy, opioid-related side effects, hemodynamic stability, and hospital stay.

Design

A prospective, single-blind randomized controlled trial (RCT) was conducted following CONSORT guidelines.

Setting

The study took place at Jiaxing First Hospital from July 2024 to December 2025.

Patients

Enrolled, with 122 completing the study. Out of these 61 patients belonged to the TAP (transversus abdominis plane block) group & 61 to the control (intravenous hydromorphone) group.

Interventions

The

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12750943 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature