Is pulmonary function affected by bilateral dual transversus abdominis plane block? A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover pilot study in healthy male volunteers.

Publication

Is pulmonary function affected by bilateral dual transversus abdominis plane block? A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover pilot study in healthy male volunteers.

Journal Paper/Review - Jan 1, 2011

Petersen Maria, Elers Jimmi, Børglum Jens, Belhage Bo, Mortensen Jann, Maschmann Christian

Citation

Petersen M, Elers J, Børglum J, Belhage B, Mortensen J, Maschmann C. Is pulmonary function affected by bilateral dual transversus abdominis plane block? A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover pilot study in healthy male volunteers. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2011; 36:568-71.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Reg Anesth Pain Med 2011; 36

Publication Date

Jan 1, 2011

Issn Electronic

1532-8651

Pages

568-71

Brief description/objective

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been shown to reduce postoperative pain after various abdominal surgical procedures in several studies. The motor nerves of the abdominal wall are located in the same plane as the sensory nerves affected by the TAP block. The aim of this study was to examine whether the application of an ultrasound-guided TAP block would affect the muscles of the anterior abdominal wall with respect to their function as accessory respiratory muscles and hence pulmonary function.