7. Performing Abdominal Blocks Flashcards
most common approach for TAP block
lateral
probe placement lateral TAP
above and parallel to iliac crest
needle insertion TAP
in-plane approach
medial to probe
LA insertion location TAP
TAP plane
- between internal oblique and transversus abdominis
subcostal TAP block location
inferior to costal margin
subcostal TAP indication
upper abdominal incisions
probe placement QL block
between iliac crest and inferior border of ribcage
where the external oblique and lats contact
QL1
lateral QL
LA placement QL1
lateral to the QL muscle
closest to ab muscles
closest to TAP block
QL2
posterior QL
LA placement QL2
between QL and lats
(posterior to QL)
QL3
anterior QL
needle passes through what in QL3
QL muscle
LA placement QL3
between QL and psoas major
which block anesthetizes ventral rami of lower thoracic nerves
QL3
pt positioning QL1
supine