Comparison of posterior transversus abdominis plane block and erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia after caesarean section performed under spinal anesthesia: a prospective randomized
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- #regional anesthesia
- #postoperative analgesia
- #cesarean section
- The study compared two regional analgesic techniques—posterior transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB)—for pain relief after cesarean section under spinal anesthesia.
- Results showed that the ESPB group had a significantly lower need for rescue NSAID analgesics (27.08%) within 24 hours compared to the TAPB group (58.70%), with a p-value of 0.002.
- NRS pain scores were significantly lower in the ESPB group at 30 minutes, 12 hours, and 16 hours postoperatively, indicating better and longer-lasting pain control.
- The authors concluded that ESPB is more effective, providing faster onset and longer duration of analgesia, making it a preferable option for postoperative pain management after cesarean sections.