Transversus abdominis plane block supplementation during iliac crest bone graft harvesting - Effect on postoperative pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a technique proposed to minimise pain after anterior iliac crest bone harvesting. This study aims to evaluate the postoperative pain in patients who receive ultrasound-guided TAP block to supplement routine wound infiltration.

Material and methods

A total of 143 patients aged between 6 and 22 years were randomised into two groups. Patients in group A received supplemental TAP block on the same side. Patients in group B received local anesthetic wound infiltration alone. Pain scores were compared at the first and 24^th postoperative hours.

Results

TAP block significantly reduced pain and delirium in the immediate postoperative period. The mean FLACC (Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability) score

SUBMITTER: Shenoy U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6360909 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature