Quadratus Lumborum and Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks and Their Impact on Acute and Chronic Pain in Patients after Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Severe postoperative pain is a significant problem after cesarean sections.

Methods

This study was a randomized, controlled trial of 105 patients conducted in two hospitals. All patients were anesthetized spinally for elective cesarean section. Each participant was randomly allocated to one of three study groups: the quadratus lumborum block (QLB) group, the transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) group, or the control (CON) group. The primary outcome of this study determined acute pain intensity on the visual analog scale (VAS). The secondary outcomes determined morphine consumption and chronic pain evaluation according to the Neuropathic Pain Symptom Inventory (NPSI) after hospital discharge.

Results

At rest, the pain intensity was significantly higher i

SUBMITTER: Borys M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8037180 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature