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White TD, Matthew SK, Tubog TD. Postoperative Cesarean Section Pain Management Using Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Intrathecal Morphine: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. J Perianesth Nurs 2024:S1089-9472(24)00123-0. [PMID: 39001740 DOI: 10.1016/j.jopan.2024.03.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/15/2024]
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PURPOSE Compare and evaluate the effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus intrathecal morphine (ITM) on elective postcesarean section pain, opioid consumption, and related side effects. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS A search for evidence was conducted in PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, Cochrane Collaboration Database, UpToDate, Health Source, and gray literature. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included in the study. The methodological quality of evidence assessment was conducted using the Risk of Bias and Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system. The meta-analysis used Review Manager (RevMan 5.4, The Cochrane Collaboration). FINDINGS A total of 11 RCTs involving 1,129 patients were analyzed. Compared to ITM, TAP has a similar effect on static (mean difference [MD]; 0.37; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.04 to 0.79; P = .08) and dynamic pain scores (MD, 0.43; 95% CI, -0.06 to 0.92; P = .09) within the first 48 hours after surgery. Additionally, the TAP block had a lower incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (risk ratio, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.31 to 0.66; P < .0001) and increased opioid consumption (MD, 6.78; 95% CI, 3.79 to 9.77; P < .00001). Overall, TAP block and ITM did not differ in the time to first to rescue analgesia, incidence of sedation, and pruritus. CONCLUSIONS Evidence suggests that TAP blocks are equivalent to ITM in pain scores and more effective at lowering the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, yet ITM has been shown to be more effective in reducing postoperative opioid consumption.
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- Tyler D White
- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
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- Graduate Programs of Nurse Anesthesia, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX.
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Bansal T, Singhal S. Comments on the published article: Efficacy of analgesia using ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerve block, transversus abdominis plane block and diclofenac after caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia: A non-randomised clinical trial. Indian J Anaesth 2024; 68:216. [PMID: 38435646 PMCID: PMC10903763 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_727_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2023] [Revised: 09/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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- Teena Bansal
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Pt B D Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Pt B D Sharma University of Health Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India
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Fattahi-Saravi Z, Naderi-Boldaji V, Azizollahi A, Azemati S, Asmarian N, Khosravi MB. Adequate Anesthesia and More Effective Analgesia by Adjusted Doses of Bupivacaine during Cesarean Section: A Randomized Double-blind Clinical Trial. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES 2023; 48:393-400. [PMID: 37456203 PMCID: PMC10349160 DOI: 10.30476/ijms.2022.95205.2653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Background Several adjuvants, added to local anesthetics, were suggested to induce an ideal regional block with high-quality analgesia. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the particular blocking properties of low-dose bupivacaine in combination with meperidine and fentanyl in spinal anesthesia during Cesarean sections. Methods A randomized, double-blind clinical trial was conducted at Hafez Hospital affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (Shiraz, Iran) from February 2015 to February 2016. A total of 120 pregnant women, who underwent spinal anesthesia during elective Cesarean section were enrolled in the study. Based on block-wise randomization, the patients were randomly assigned to three groups, namely "B" group received 2 mL bupivacaine 0.5% (10 mg), "BM" group received 8 mg bupivacaine and 10 mg meperidine, and "BF" group received 8 mg bupivacaine and 15 µg fentanyl intrathecally. The block onset, the duration of analgesia, and the time of discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) were all assessed. Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 21, and P<0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The mean duration of motor blocks in the B group (150 min) were significantly higher than the BM (102 min) and BF (105 min) groups (P<0.0001). In both the BM and BF groups, the duration of sensory and motor blocks was the same. The length of stay in the PACU was significantly longer in the B group (P<0.001) than the BM and BF groups. When meperidine or fentanyl was added to bupivacaine, the duration of the analgesia lengthened (P<0.001). Conclusion Intrathecal low-dose spinal anesthesia induced by bupivacaine (8 mg) in combination with meperidine and/or fentanyl for Cesarean section increased maternal hemodynamic stability, while ensuring effective anesthetic conditions, extending effective analgesia, and reducing the length of stay in PACU.Trial Registration Number: IRCT2015013119470N14.
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Thakur S, Sharma A, Kaushal S, Sharma A, Sharma N, Thakur PS. Comparison of Clonidine with Bupivaicaine vs Plain Bupivaicaine in Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Women Undergoing Cesarean Delivery Under Spinal Anesthesia: Randomized Clinical Trial. JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND BIOALLIED SCIENCES 2023; 15:S299-S302. [PMID: 37654384 PMCID: PMC10466575 DOI: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_474_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/08/2022] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Introduction Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a technique of regional anesthesia, introduced by Rafi in 2001. Various additives have been added to prolong the duration of effect of TAP block. We conducted this study to see if addition of clonidine to bupivacaine significantly increases the duration of effect of TAP block. Materials and Methods This randomized, parallel group, placebo controlled double blind clinical trial was conducted on 100 healthy participants (ASAII) undergoing LSCS under Spinal anesthesia (SA) from Jan 2021 to July 2021 after consent of Institutional Ethics Committee. Women with contraindications to spinal anesthesia, allergy to any of the drugs or not-suitable for cesarean under SA were excluded. After written informed consent, eligible participants were randomly allocated into two groups using computer generated random number tables using serially numbered opaque sealed envelopes. 48 out of 50 participants in group A (Bupivacaine) were given TAP block with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine bilaterally. 2 women were excluded because of conversion to General Anesthesia. Similarly, 47 out of 50 participants in Group B (Bupivacaine + Clonidine) were given TAP block with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine plus 1.0 mcg/kg clonidine bilaterally after completion of surgery using 18 G Tuohy needle. Separate person used to fill the drugs for block. Participants were assessed for duration of analgesic effect of TAP block measured as the time to request for additional analgesia. Additional analgesic requirement was noted. Participants were assessed for side effects of clonidine like hypotension, bradycardia, sedation and dryness of mouth. Overall patient satisfaction was also noted. Data was analysed using Graphpad Prism 9, using Student's t-test for primary outcome and Mann-Whitney U test for secondary outcomes. Results The mean 'duration of analgesic effect with TAP block' was 6.34 (SD1.26) hrs for 'Bupivacaine' group and 10.56 (SD2.12) hrs for 'Bupivacaine + Clonidine' group. None of the patients developed hypotension or bradycardia. 25% participants in Bupivacaine only group and 40.42% in Bupivacaine + Clonidine group were sedated (P < 0.05). 20.8% in 'Bupivacaine' group and 51.06% in 'Bupivacaine + Clonidine' group had dryness of mouth (P < 0.001). Patient satisfaction was equal in both the groups. Conclusion Addition of clonidine to bupivacaine in the dose of 1 mcg/kg significantly increases the duration of analgesic effect of TAP block, decreases analgesic usage without significant increase in side effects.
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- Sunil Thakur
- Departments of Anesthesia, Dr. Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Departments of Dentistry, Dr. Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, AIIMS, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Department of Neurology, AIIMS, Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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- Departments of Anesthesia, Dr. Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College, Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Chilkoti GT, Maurya P, Mohta M, Saxena AK, Gupta A, Kaur N, Bhatt S. Analgesic efficacy of Clonidine as an adjuvant in ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block for midline incisional hernia repair - A randomized double-blind controlled trial. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2023; 39:239-244. [PMID: 37564850 PMCID: PMC10410030 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_297_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 08/28/2021] [Indexed: 08/12/2023] Open
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Background and Aims Clonidine as an adjuvant has not been evaluated in rectus sheath block (RSB) for postoperative pain management in incisional hernia repair. The study aims to evaluate clonidine as an adjuvant in single-shot RSB along with general anesthesia (GA). Material and Methods This randomized, double-blind controlled study was conducted following IEC-Human approval and written informed consent from 30 patients of either sex, aged 16 to 60 years, ASA physical status I or II undergoing midline incisional hernia repair under GA. All patients received ultrasound-guided bilateral RSB following administration of GA. The subjects enrolled in the study were randomly allocated to receive either normal saline 1 mL (group B) or clonidine 1 μg/kg diluted to 1 mL with normal saline (group BC) as adjuvant along with 9 mL bupivacaine hydrochloride 0.25%. Inj. tramadol 1 mg/kg was administered for rescue analgesia. The primary outcome was the time to first request for analgesia, and secondary outcomes were total consumption of rescue analgesic over 24 h, numerical rating score (NRS), patients' satisfaction, hemodynamics, and side effects. Unpaired t-test and Chi-square test were used. Results On intergroup analysis, the mean time to first request for analgesia (in min) was significantly higher in group BC i.e., [9.60 (± 5.23) vs 5.33 (± 3.53); (P < 0.034]; whereas, the mean rescue analgesic consumption in 24 h (in mg) was higher in group B i.e., [(88.00 ± 60.97) vs (46.00 ± 48.08)]; (P < 0.045)]. Hemodynamic parameters i.e., mean blood pressure and heart rate were comparable between the two groups, and there were no side effects. Conclusion Clonidine as an adjuvant in single-shot ultasonography (USG)-guided RSB along with GA is efficacious for postoperative pain management following midline incisional hernia repair.
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- Geetanjali T. Chilkoti
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Shahdara, Delhi 95, India
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Huang F, Qian H, Gao F, Chen J, Zhang G, Liu Y, Chen Y, Lin X, Chen F, Song W, Yang D, Chen W, Jiang C, Liu C, Zheng T, Gong C, Ye P, Zheng X. Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Fascia Iliac Compartment Block with Nalbuphine and Ropivacaine on Preoperative Pain in Older Patients with Hip Fractures: A Multicenter, Triple-Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Trial. Pain Ther 2022; 11:923-935. [PMID: 35674985 PMCID: PMC9314510 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-022-00397-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 05/17/2022] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Pain management for older patients with hip fractures is challenging. This study aimed to investigate the effect of ultrasound-guided fascia iliac compartment block (UGFICB) using different doses of nalbuphine in combination with ropivacaine on preoperative analgesia in older patients with hip fractures. METHODS In this multicenter randomized controlled trial, 280 elderly patients with hip fracture were randomly allocated into four UGFICB groups (n = 70 in each group): a ropivacaine group (30 mL 0.1% ropivacaine + 0.9% normal saline) and three ropivacaine plus nalbuphine groups (5, 10, and 20 mg nalbuphine, respectively). The primary outcomes were the duration of analgesia at rest and on passive movement. Secondary outcomes included sensory block area, side effects, and vital signs. The doses of rescue analgesia with parecoxib sodium were also analyzed. RESULTS The addition of nalbuphine dose-dependently increased the duration of analgesia at rest and on passive movement (P < 0.05) and expanded the area of sensory block (P < 0.05). Compared with the ropivacaine group, the pain scores at rest and on movement at 6 and 8 h after the block were lower in three ropivacaine plus nalbuphine groups (P < 0.05), without between-group differences at 2, 4, and 12 h. The four groups had comparable side effects (nausea and vomiting) and vital signs (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS UGFICB with 5, 10, and 20 mg nalbuphine added to ropivacaine prolonged the analgesia duration, increased sensory block area, reduced pain, and decreased the doses of rescue parecoxib sodium for older patients after hip fracture, without obvious side effects. Among these three doses, nalbuphine 20 mg in combination with ropivacaine provided the longest duration of analgesia and the largest sensory block area. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2000029934).
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- Fengyi Huang
- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Quanzhou Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Quanzhou Orthopedic-Traumatological Hospital, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Longyan People's Hospital, Longyan, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Affiliated Hospital of Putian College, Putian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Min Dong Hosptial of Ningde, Ningde, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Zhengxing Hospital of Zhangzhou, Zhangzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ningde Municipal Hospital of Ningde Normal University, Ningde, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Hospital of Quanzhou, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Quanzhou, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shengli Clinical Medical College of Fujian Medical University, Fujian Provincial Hospital, No. 134 Dong Street, Fuzhou, 350001, Fujian, China.
- Fujian Provincial Institute of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Emergency Medicine, Fujian Provincial Key Laboratory of Critical Care Medicine, Joint Laboratory of Fujian's Belt and Road, Fuzhou, China.
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Aaronson J, White R. The Role of Truncal Blocks in Obstetric Anesthesia. CURRENT ANESTHESIOLOGY REPORTS 2021. [DOI: 10.1007/s40140-021-00436-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Roofthooft E, Joshi GP, Rawal N, Van de Velde M. PROSPECT guideline for elective caesarean section: updated systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management recommendations. Anaesthesia 2020; 76:665-680. [PMID: 33370462 PMCID: PMC8048441 DOI: 10.1111/anae.15339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 112] [Impact Index Per Article: 28.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/05/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Caesarean section is associated with moderate‐to‐severe postoperative pain, which can influence postoperative recovery and patient satisfaction as well as breastfeeding success and mother‐child bonding. The aim of this systematic review was to update the available literature and develop recommendations for optimal pain management after elective caesarean section under neuraxial anaesthesia. A systematic review utilising procedure‐specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology was undertaken. Randomised controlled trials published in the English language between 1 May 2014 and 22 October 2020 evaluating the effects of analgesic, anaesthetic and surgical interventions were retrieved from MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane databases. Studies evaluating pain management for emergency or unplanned operative deliveries or caesarean section performed under general anaesthesia were excluded. A total of 145 studies met the inclusion criteria. For patients undergoing elective caesarean section performed under neuraxial anaesthesia, recommendations include intrathecal morphine 50–100 µg or diamorphine 300 µg administered pre‐operatively; paracetamol; non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs; and intravenous dexamethasone administered after delivery. If intrathecal opioid was not administered, single‐injection local anaesthetic wound infiltration; continuous wound local anaesthetic infusion; and/or fascial plane blocks such as transversus abdominis plane or quadratus lumborum blocks are recommended. The postoperative regimen should include regular paracetamol and non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs with opioids used for rescue. The surgical technique should include a Joel‐Cohen incision; non‐closure of the peritoneum; and abdominal binders. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation could be used as analgesic adjunct. Some of the interventions, although effective, carry risks, and consequentially were omitted from the recommendations. Some interventions were not recommended due to insufficient, inconsistent or lack of evidence. Of note, these recommendations may not be applicable to unplanned deliveries or caesarean section performed under general anaesthesia.
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- E Roofthooft
- Department of Anesthesiology, GZA Sint-Augustinus Hospital, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and UZLeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Orebro University, Orebro, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, KULeuven and UZLeuven, Leuven, Belgium
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Mostafa MF, Hamed E, Amin AH, Herdan R. Dexmedetomidine versus clonidine adjuvants to levobupivacaine for ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in paediatric laparoscopic orchiopexy: Randomized, double-blind study. Eur J Pain 2020; 25:497-507. [PMID: 33128801 DOI: 10.1002/ejp.1689] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 10/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic surgeries are associated with less postoperative pain and adverse events compared to open procedures. But, it still reduces the quality of life in children. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is used to reduce pain. We hypothesized that dexmedetomidine or clonidine could improve the analgesic profile of levobupivacaine to the same extent during TAP block in children. METHODS Ninety children were randomly allocated in a randomized double-blind trial to receive bilateral TAP block with levobupivacaine plus normal saline (group B, n = 30), or dexmedetomidine (group D, n = 30) or clonidine (group C, n = 30). Primary outcome was the modified Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Pain Scale score. Secondary outcomes included time to initial analgesic request, number of analgesic claims, total analgesic consumption, parents' satisfaction, sedation score and complications. RESULTS Children of group D showed reduced pain scores compared to other groups. They represented the longest period of analgesia (565.00 ± 71.5 min) with p < 0.001, and fewer patients required two doses of analgesia during the first postoperative day. The cumulative amount of backup analgesia was significantly different between these groups (p = 0.026). Higher parents' satisfaction scores were recorded in groups D and C compared to group B. Sedation among the study groups revealed significant differences (p = 0.035), but no severe complications were recorded. CONCLUSIONS Adding dexmedetomidine to levobupivacaine can extend the time of analgesia and reduce the use of postoperative backup analgesics with minimal sedation effects when used in TAP block in paediatrics undergoing laparoscopic orchiopexy. Clonidine can be used as an alternative adjuvant to local anaesthetics with good postoperative analgesic profiles. SIGNIFICANCE Clonidine can alternate dexmedetomidine during TAP block with local anesthetics for pediatrics laparoscopies. Both can lead to better postoperative analgesic profiles. Clonidine may be preferred, especially in our developing regions, because of its easy availability and lower cost than that of dexmedetomidine.
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- Mohamed F Mostafa
- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt
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The impact of a transversus abdominis plane block including clonidine vs. intrathecal morphine on nausea and vomiting after caesarean section: A randomised controlled trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2020; 36:575-582. [PMID: 31274545 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intrathecal morphine (ITM) is a widely used technique for postcaesarean section analgesia but entails a high risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is an alternative. OBJECTIVE We tested the hypothesis that a TAP block including clonidine reduces the incidence of PONV after caesarean section when compared with ITM. DESIGN A randomised, controlled, double-blinded study. SETTING Geneva University Hospitals, Switzerland, from October 2013 to February 2017. PATIENTS A total of 182 patients undergoing elective caesarean section were studied. Reasons for noninclusion were complicated pregnancy, contraindication to spinal anaesthesia or TAP block, extreme weight or height, allergy to any medication or previous median abdominal incision. INTERVENTIONS Patients were allocated randomly to one of two groups (quadruple blinded): 100 μg of morphine added to the spinal local anaesthetic or a bilateral TAP block with 20 ml of ropivacaine 0.375% + 75 μg of clonidine on each side. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was the total number of patients presenting with PONV at 24 h. Secondary aims were to compare other adverse effects (pruritus, respiratory depression, hypotension, bradycardia, sedation), analgesic efficacy and the quality of postoperative recovery. RESULTS At 24 h, there was no significant difference between ITM and TAP groups in the total number of patients presenting with PONV: 17/92 patients (18.5%, 95% confidence interval 11.1 to 27.9) and 27/88 patients (30.7%, 95% confidence interval 21.3 to 41.4) in TAP and ITM groups, respectively (P = 0.065). Pain scores at 6 h and cumulative morphine consumption at 24 h were lower in the ITM group (P < 0.0001 for morphine consumption at 24 h). The incidence of hypotension was higher in the TAP group (54.3 vs. 29.2%, P = 0.0006). Maternal satisfaction was high and not different between groups. CONCLUSION A TAP block with clonidine and local anaesthetic does not reduce significantly the incidence of PONV compared with ITM. We confirm the superiority of ITM on acute postcaesarean section analgesia compared with a TAP block, even with clonidine as an adjunct. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01931215.
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Qian H, Zhang Q, Zhu P, Zhang X, Tian L, Feng J, Wu Y, Zhao Z, Luan H. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block using ropivacaine and dexmedetomidine in patients undergoing caesarian sections to relieve post-operative analgesia: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Exp Ther Med 2020; 20:1163-1168. [PMID: 32742354 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2020.8781] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Dexmedetomidine, which is a highly selective α2 adrenoreceptor agonist, enhances the analgesic efficacy and prolongs the analgesic duration when administered in combination with local anesthetics. The current study aimed to evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on post-operative analgesia following cesarean section (CS). A total of 70 patients scheduled for CS were divided randomly into 2 groups: The ropivacaine (R) group, in which patients were administered bilateral 20 ml 0.3% ropivacaine and 2 ml 0.9% normal saline, and the dexmedetomidine (RD) group, in which patients were administered bilateral 20 ml 0.3% ropivacaine and 2 ml dexmedetomidine (0.5 µg/kg). The primary outcome was pain-free duration, and secondary outcomes included heart rate (HR) and mean blood pressure (MBP) measurements, visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores, number of patients who required rescue analgesic, time to first request for analgesia and patient satisfaction. There was no significant difference in HR and MBP between the two groups at 1 h post-surgery (P>0.05). However, VAS pain scores decreased at 6 and 8 h post-surgery [2 (1-2) vs. 0 (0-0.25) and 2 (2-3) vs. 0 (0-1), respectively; P<0.05], pain-free duration was prolonged (5.91±1.08 vs. 9.62±1.46 h; P<0.05), the number of patients who required rescue analgesic was reduced (19 vs. 9; P<0.05), the time to first request for analgesia was prolonged (7.10±1.21 vs. 11.60±2.11 h; P<0.05) and patient satisfaction was improved [3.5 (3-4) vs. 4 (4-5); P<0.05] in the RD group compared with the R group. Furthermore, no bradycardia or hypotension was observed. In conclusion, the results of the present study demonstrated that adding 0.5 µg/kg dexmedetomidine to 0.3% ropivacaine used in TAP block in patients undergoing CS prolonged pain-free duration, decreased VAS pain scores, reduced the number of patients who required rescue analgesic, prolonged the time to first request for analgesia and improved the patient satisfaction without serious side effects.
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- Haitao Qian
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu 210029, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Lianyungang, Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222000, P.R. China
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Regional Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery: An Overview of Fascial Plane Chest Wall Blocks. Anesth Analg 2020; 131:127-135. [DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Moon RC, Lastrapes L, Wier J, Nakajima M, Gaskins W, Teixeira AF, Jawad MA. Preoperative Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine for Bariatric Patients to Reduce the Use of Opioid Analgesics. Obes Surg 2019; 29:1099-1104. [PMID: 30661208 DOI: 10.1007/s11695-018-03668-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain remains the most common challenge following inpatient and outpatient surgeries, and, therefore, opioid analgesics are widely used during the perioperative period. The aim of this study is to examine the efficiency of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block using liposomal bupivacaine in reducing the use of opioid analgesics during the perioperative period of bariatric procedures. MATERIAL AND METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed on 191 patients who underwent a laparoscopic bariatric procedure between September 13, 2017, and February 26, 2018. A total of 97 patients received TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine, and 94 patients did not receive TAP block. RESULTS Baseline patient characteristics were comparable between the two groups. The mean age was 43.7 and 41.1 years, and the mean preoperative body mass index (BMI) was 45.6 and 46.1 kg/m2 in TAP and non-TAP groups, respectively. In the TAP group, 65 patients (69.2%) received intravenous (IV) hydromorphone or morphine while 93 (95.9%) did in the non-TAP group (p < 0.0001). In the TAP group, 44 (46.8%) received oral opioid analgesic while 73 (75.3%) did in the non-TAP group (p < 0.0001). The odds of receiving IV hydromorphone or morphine for TAP group was about 0.10 times the corresponding odds for non-TAP group, and the odds of receiving oral opioid analgesic for the TAP group was about 0.29 times the corresponding odds for the non-TAP group. CONCLUSION The use of preoperative TAP block with liposomal bupivacaine significantly decreased the use of IV and oral opioid analgesics. A larger prospective study may be needed to further validate the results.
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- Rena C Moon
- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Wolverine Anesthesia Consultants Inc, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Department of Bariatric Surgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando Health, 89 Copeland Dr, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL, USA.
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Patel S, Sharawi N, Sultan P. Local anaesthetic techniques for post-caesarean delivery analgesia. Int J Obstet Anesth 2019; 40:62-77. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijoa.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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In this narrative review article, the authors discuss the anatomy, nomenclature, history, approaches (posterior vs. lateral vs. subcostal), techniques, pharmacology, indications, and complications of transversus abdominis plane blocks, as well as possible alternative truncal blocks.
Despite the scarcity of evidence and contradictory findings, certain clinical suggestions can nonetheless be made. Overall transversus abdominis plane blocks appear most beneficial in the setting of open appendectomy (posterior or lateral approach). Lateral transversus abdominis plane blocks are not suggested for laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, or open prostatectomy. However, transversus abdominis plane blocks could serve as an analgesic option for Cesarean delivery (posterior or lateral approach) and open colorectal section (subcostal or lateral approach) if there exist contraindications to intrathecal morphine and thoracic epidural analgesia, respectively.
Future investigation is required to compare posterior and subcostal transversus abdominis plane blocks in clinical settings. Furthermore, posterior transversus abdominis plane blocks should be investigated for surgical interventions in which their lateral counterparts have proven not to be beneficial (e.g., laparoscopic hysterectomy/appendectomy, open prostatectomy). More importantly, because posterior transversus abdominis plane blocks can purportedly provide sympathetic blockade and visceral analgesia, they should be compared with thoracic epidural analgesia for open colorectal surgery. Finally, transversus abdominis plane blocks should be compared with newer truncal blocks (e.g., erector spinae plane and quadratus lumborum blocks) with well-designed and adequately powered trials.
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Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Local Anesthetic Agents for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. Clin J Pain 2019; 35:844-854. [DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Warren JA, Carbonell AM, Jones LK, Mcguire A, Hand WR, Cancellaro VA, Ewing JA, Cobb WS. Length of Stay and Opioid Dose Requirement with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Epidural Analgesia for Ventral Hernia Repair. J Am Coll Surg 2019; 228:680-686. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.12.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Varshney A, Prabhu M, Periyadka B, Nanjundegowda DC, Rao A. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with levobupivacaine versus levobupivacaine with dexmedetomidine for postoperative analgesia following cesarean delivery. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2019; 35:161-164. [PMID: 31303702 PMCID: PMC6598575 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_372_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background and Aims: Transverse abdominus plane (TAP) block provides good quality analgesia with minimal side effects. Addition of adjuvant like dexmedetomidine to the local anesthetics has been shown to prolong the action of the block in earlier studies. In this prospective randomised study TAP block with levobupivacane with or without dexmedetomidine was compared with control group for post-operative analgesia following cesarean delivery. Material and Methods: Ninety healthy women undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia were randomized into three groups (GroupC, GroupL and Group LD). And following this Group L received ultrasound guided bilateral TAP block with 20 ml 0.25% levobupivacaine on each side, while Group LD received TAP block with same volume of levobupivacaine with 1μg/kg of dexmedetomidine. Group C, the control group did not receive TAP block. Postoperatively, time for first request for rescue analgesia and the number of women requesting analgesia in 6 h, 12 h and 24 h were noted. Pain score was measured with the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at rest and on movement for the first 24 h. Patient comfort and satisfaction with analgesia was evaluated at the end of 24 h. Results: Time for first rescue analgesia was significantly longer and patient satisfaction scores were significantly higher in patients who received TAP block (Groups LD and L) as compared to control (Group C). Pain scores were also lower in the TAP block groups compared to control group. Among the women who received TAP block, those with dexmedetomidine group (Group LD) asked for rescue analgesia significantly later compared to group L. Patient satisfaction score was highest in the Group LD compared to Group L which in turn was better than control group. There were no significant differences in the observed side effects. Conclusion: Bilateral TAP block with 0.25% levobupivacaine provides good quality analgesia for early postoperative period. Adding dexmedetomidine further improves pain control and gives higher patient satisfaction without any added side effects.
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- Aman Varshney
- Department of Anaesthesiology, KMC Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, KMC Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, KMC Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, KMC Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, KMC Manipal, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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Sruthi BM, Reddy GS, Jyothsna G. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: Comparison of Efficacy of Varying Doses of Clonidine Combined with Levobupivacaine - A Double-Blind Randomized Trail. Anesth Essays Res 2019; 13:179-183. [PMID: 31031502 PMCID: PMC6444951 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_179_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background: Transversus abdominis plane block (TAP) has an evolving role in postoperative analgesia following laparoscopic-assisted vaginal hysterectomy (LAVH). Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate 75 μg and 150 μg of clonidine added to 0.25% levobupivacaine, with regard to the duration of analgesia. Our study also sought to assess the hemodynamic effects, sedation, and adverse effects. Settings and Design: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, comparative study. Methods: A total number of 80 patients undergoing elective LAVH surgery under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to one of the two equal groups to receive either of the following: Group LC75 – 29 ml of 0.25% levobupivacaine plus 75 μg of clonidine diluted in 1 ml of normal saline (total 30 ml) and Group LC150 – 29 ml of 0.25% levobupivacaine plus 150 μg of clonidine diluted in 1 ml of normal saline (total 30 ml). Duration of analgesia was the primary outcome. Hemodynamic variables, sedation score, and adverse effects were secondary outcomes. Statistical Analysis: The data were analyzed with Student's t-test and Chi-square test. Results: The duration of analgesia was significantly prolonged in Group LC150 (609.18 ± 6.59 vs. 410.52 ± 7.18 min; P = 0.001). The visual analog scale score in patients who received clonidine 150 μg Group LC150 as an adjunct was significantly lower than who received 75 μg Group LC75. Significantly higher sedation score was observed in Group LC150. The incidence of bradycardia was also significant between two groups. Significantly fewer patients in Group LC150 required rescue analgesia. Conclusion: The 150 μg dose of clonidine in TAP block prolongs the duration of analgesia but with higher incidence of sedation.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, RIMS, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India
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Comparison of Efficacy of Bupivacaine with Dexmedetomidine Versus Bupivacaine Alone for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Post-operative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Elective Caesarean Section. J Obstet Gynaecol India 2017; 68:98-103. [PMID: 29662278 DOI: 10.1007/s13224-017-0990-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Background Increasing rate of Caesarean sections and inadequate pain relief following Caesarean section is seen in almost all parts of the world. Transversus abdominis plane block is gaining popularity as a part of multimodal analgesia for post-operative pain relief following abdominal surgeries. Aim To compare bupivacaine and bupivacaine with dexmedetomidine in transversus abdominis plane block for pain relief after Caesarean section. Method American Society of Anaesthesiologists I and II parturients with no comorbidities admitted for elective Caesarean section were included in the study. Thirty-five patients were in each study (with dex) and control (without dex) groups. At the end of Caesarean section done under spinal anaesthesia, transversus abdominis plane block was done bilaterally under ultrasound guidance using in-plane technique of needle insertion. 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine with 0.5 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in the study group and 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine in the control group were injected in the neurovascular plane. Results Eight patients from the study group and 15 from the control group were given opioids as rescue analgesia. The average time at which rescue analgesia was first sought was 14.25 and 7.73 h in the study and control groups, respectively. The P value of this difference was 0.0136 and was found to be statistically significant. Conclusion The addition of dexmedetomidine to bupivacaine in TAP block prolonged the duration of time at which first dose of rescue analgesia was sought and also reduced the total dose of opioid requirement in the first 24-h post-Caesarean section.
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