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Where is the local anesthetic injected to provide unilateral analgesia to the skin, muscles, and parietal peritoneum of the anterior abdominal wall?
Where is the local anesthetic injected to provide unilateral analgesia to the skin, muscles, and parietal peritoneum of the anterior abdominal wall?
- In the subcutaneous tissue of the anterior abdominal wall
- Within the muscle fibers of internal oblique and transversus abdominis
- Directly into the subcostal nerve
- Between the fascia found between internal oblique and transversus abdominis (correct)
What is the range of unilateral analgesia provided by injecting local anesthetic within the TAP?
What is the range of unilateral analgesia provided by injecting local anesthetic within the TAP?
- T12 to L3
- T5 to L2
- T10 to L4
- T7 to L1 (correct)
Why is the local anesthetic injected between the fascia?
Why is the local anesthetic injected between the fascia?
- Because it allows for better distribution of the anesthetic (correct)
- To avoid affecting the subcutaneous tissue
- To minimize the volume of anesthetic required
- To target the muscle fibers directly
Why do unilateral TAP blocks never cross over the midline?
Why do unilateral TAP blocks never cross over the midline?
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What is the purpose of providing surgical anesthesia for minor, superficial procedures on the lower abdominal wall?
What is the purpose of providing surgical anesthesia for minor, superficial procedures on the lower abdominal wall?
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