Transverse abdominis plane block

A transverse abdominis plane block, also called TAP block, is a regional technique to provide analgesia after lower abdominal wall operations. The techniques was first introduced by Rafi[1] in 2001. It is performed using local anesthetic agent mostly Ropivacaine, Bupivacaine but block does not last longer compared to when given with new drug Liposomal bupivacaine. There are multiple studies confirming liposomal bupivacaine TAP block is effective for up to 72 hours after the surgery. Citation???

The TAP block was the original fascial plane block for abdominal surgery. However, there are many alternatives with comparable or better analgesic efficacy [2][3]

References
  1. Rafi, AN (October 2001). "Abdominal field block: a new approach via the lumbar triangle". Anaesthesia. 56 (10): 1024–6. doi:10.1046/j.1365-2044.2001.02279-40.x. PMID 11576144.
  2. White, Leigh; Ji, Antony (2022-05-01). "External oblique intercostal plane block for upper abdominal surgery: use in obese patients". British Journal of Anaesthesia. 128 (5): e295–e297. doi:10.1016/j.bja.2022.02.011. ISSN 0007-0912. PMID 35249704. S2CID 247252383.
  3. Malawat, Aman; Verma, Kalpana; Jethava, Durga; Jethava, Dharam Das (April 2020). "Erector spinae plane block and transversus abdominis plane block for postoperative analgesia in cesarean section: A prospective randomized comparative study". Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology. 36 (2): 201–206. doi:10.4103/joacp.JOACP_116_19. ISSN 0970-9185. PMC 7480289. PMID 33013035. S2CID 220044287.
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