5 – Indications for the Bilateral Dual TAP block (BD-TAP block)

The Bilateral Dual TAP block (BD-TAP block) is a combination of four TAP blocks

Together the four blocks anesthetise the entire antero-lateral abdominal wall including the parietal peritoneum – but excluding the visceral peritoneum: Bilateral intercostal TAP block combined with bilateral classic TAP block

The indications for the BD-TAP block are:

– Perioperative pain management for abdominal surgery

– Post-operative rescue pain management after abdominal surgery