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Ultrasound Blocks for the Anterior Abdominal Wall

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64 | <strong>Ultrasound</strong> <strong>Blocks</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Anterior</strong> <strong>Abdominal</strong> <strong>Wall</strong><br />

6. The best site <strong>for</strong> needle placement <strong>for</strong> IIB is above <strong>the</strong> ASIS,<br />

at <strong>the</strong> intersection between <strong>the</strong> iliac crest margin and <strong>the</strong><br />

mid-axillary line, at <strong>the</strong> TAM plane.<br />

7. gGFB can be achieved, although non-selectively. The<br />

ultrasound technique is highly recommended.<br />

8. Triple inguinal block is necessary <strong>for</strong> adequate IFB/LIA in<br />

awake and sedated patients undergoing inguinal surgery.<br />

9. The RSB is effective <strong>for</strong> procedures involving midline<br />

incision. <strong>Ultrasound</strong>s are highly recommended. If large volumes<br />

of local anes<strong>the</strong>tic are used, consider <strong>the</strong> safer TAPB.

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