This present investigation aims to determine whether a transversus abdominous plane(TAP) block, utilizing liposomal bupivacaine (Exparel), at the conclusion of a cesarean section decreases post-operative pain. The hypothesis is that performance of the TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine will decrease post-operative narcotic use.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE
TAP block w Liposomal bupivacaine diluted to 0.66% (20 mLs)
TAP block w normal saline -preservative free 0.9% sodium chloride (20mLs)
Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States
Postoperative narcotic use
Patient use of standard postoperative narcotics (percocet) will be measured.
Time frame: initial 48 hours postoperatively
Subjective pain scores using 1-10 VAS system
Subjective pain scores using 1-10 VAS system will be measured
Time frame: initial 48 hours postoperatively
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