Comparison of erector spinae plane and transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia: A randomised controlled trial
Authors' conclusion
This study found similar postoperative opioid use and analgesic efficacy between ESP and TAP block after caesarean delivery performed under spinal anaesthesia.
Study context
- Population
- ASA 1–3 adults (≥18 years) undergoing elective caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia66 randomly allocated
- Participants
- 35 vs 33
- Comparison
- Bilateral ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) vs transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
- ESPn = 35
- TAPn = 33reference
- Primary endpoint
- Cumulative morphine consumption
- Follow-up
- 24 hours
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
P = 0.16
Secondary outcomes
Duration of block placement · longer for ESP
P = 0.004
Other secondary outcomes (time to first analgesic request, numeric rating scale (NRS) pain scores at rest and movement, pain effect on ADLs and infant care, analgesic satisfaction, opioid-related side effects)
- No significant differences
Original publication
Comparison of erector spinae plane and transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia after caesarean delivery under spinal anaesthesia: A randomised controlled trial. Int J Obstet Anesth. Published 30 August 2024. doi:10.
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