TAP block, needle through introducer approach

Publication date: Available online 3 September 2016 Source:Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia Author(s): Hani A. Alnajjar Since introduction of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block to pediatric practice, ultrasonography is considered the standard of care to perform such block in pediatric age group. In spite of the rarity of reported complication of the block in literatures, many practitioners still avoid performing such block in pediatric age group giving the shallow depth of plane and probability of intra-abdominal organs trauma. I am explaining a new approach entailed using Ultrasound (US) guided spinal needle through introducer in 3years old child. This technique has a potential to make the block more approachable as it decreases the probability of intra-abdominal organs trauma.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research