Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (Tap) Block and Erector Spinal Plane (Esp) Block

Istanbul Saglik Bilimleri University94 enrolled

Overview

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB) is frequently used for the management of postoperative pain in patients undergoing cesarean section. Recently, Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) has been defined and used in several clinical scenarios. However, data regarding the ESPB use in the aforementioned patient group is limited.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

TRIPLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative Cesarean Section Erector Spinae Plane Block Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Interventions

Procedure/Surgery: Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB)PROCEDURE

Patients received TAPB postoperatively

Procedure/Surgery: Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB)PROCEDURE

Patients received ESPB postoperatively

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 45 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 - 45 years * ASA2 * Undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * History of chronic pain * Body mass index \> 35 * Urgent/emergent surgeries * Major bleeding * Any additional surgical procedure * Contraindication for any drugs used in the protocol * The presence of any instrumentation in the procedure sites

Locations (1)

Istanbul Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Percentage of patients needed for rescue analgesic agent (diclofenac)

Time frame: 24 hours

Secondary Outcomes

Percentage of patients needed for rescue analgesic agent (opioid)

Time frame: 24 hours

the dose of the opioid used

Time frame: 24 hours

Percentage of patients experienced chronic pain

Time frame: 2 months

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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