Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (Tap) Block and Erector Spinal Plane (Esp) Block

Comparison of Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane (Tap) Block and Erector Spinal Plane (Esp) Block in the Management of Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Who Had Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia

Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (TAPB) is frequently used for the management of postoperative pain in patients undergoing cesarean section. Recently, Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) has been defined and used in several clinical scenarios. However, data regarding the ESPB use in the aforementioned patient group is limited.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 - 45 years
• ASA2
• Undergoing cesarean section under spinal anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of chronic pain
• Body mass index > 35
• Urgent/emergent surgeries
• Major bleeding
• Any additional surgical procedure
• Contraindication for any drugs used in the protocol
• The presence of any instrumentation in the procedure sites