Bilateral continuous subcostal TAP block as an anesthetic technique in a critical patient

Authors

  • Joana Faria Anesthesiology Department of Centro Hospitalar do Alto Ave, Guimarães
  • Maria Tarroso Interna de Formação Específica de Anestesiologia, Serviço de Anestesiologia do Centro Hospitalar do Tâmega e Sousa, Penafiel
  • Neusa Lages Assistente Hospitalar do Serviço de Anestesiologia do Centro Hospitalar do Alto Ave, Guimarães
  • Carlos Correia Chefe de Serviço do Serviço de Anestesiologia do Centro Hospitalar do Alto Ave, Guimarães

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25751/rspa.6554

Keywords:

Bloqueio Nervoso, Dor Pós-Operatório, Ultrassonografia de Intervenção

Abstract

This report describes the performance of an ultrasound guided bilateral continuous subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block associated with light sedation in a high-risk patient proposed to laparostomy wound closure, successfully providing adequate abdominal wall relaxation, spontaneous ventilation and effective postoperative analgesia. It prevented the use of neuromuscular blockers, high-dose systemic opioid analgesia and improved patient ventilator mechanics.

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Published

2015-03-01

How to Cite

Faria, J., Tarroso, M., Lages, N., & Correia, C. (2015). Bilateral continuous subcostal TAP block as an anesthetic technique in a critical patient. Journal of the Portuguese Society of Anesthesiology, 24(1), 20–22. https://doi.org/10.25751/rspa.6554

Issue

Vol. 24 No. 1 (2015)

Section

Case Report

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