Apex- Misc- Tap block Extras

Question 1

A transverse abdominal plane block would be useful for all of the following procedures EXCEPT:

A. Inguinal hernia repair
B. Appy
C. Cystoscopy
D. Kidney transplant

Answer 1

C.

Question 2

A TAP block is a PNB that targets the anterior and lateral abdominal wall. IT reduces opioid requirments in patients undergoing general, GYN, and urologic surgeries involving what spinal distributions?

Answer 2

T9-L1

Question 3

The landmarks for the TAP block form the Triangle of…..

what 3 things make it up

Answer 3

Triangle of Petit

1. External oblique mujscle
2. Latissimus dorsi
3. Iliac crest

Question 4

2 main potential complications of TAP block

Answer 4

1. peritoneal puncture
2. liver hematoma

Question 5

T/f: BILATERAL tap blocks are required for a midline incision OR laparoscopic surgery

Answer 5

true

Question 6

what 2 layers does the transverse abdominis muscle lay between?

Answer 6

the internal oblique and the peritoneum

Subq > External oblique > Internal oblique > Transferse abdiminis > peritoneum

Question 7

label

Answer 7

Question 8

label

Answer 8

Question 9

what 2 pops are felt during a TAP block

Answer 9

after you transferse the extenral oblique and internal oblique muscles

Question 10

following negative aspiration, how many mL of local anesthetic is injected for a tap block

Answer 10

15-20mls