Despite concerns of masking pain that may be secondary to compartment syndrome, this case demonstrates that compartment syndrome can be diagnosed in the presence of effective regional anesthesia. Careful clinical evaluation coupled with a high index of suspicion is essential in the timely diagnosis and effective treatment of compartment syndrome.
CPNBs are a reasonably effective modality to decrease opioid usage when side effects are undesirable for end-of-life care. The risk of unfavorable coagulation status, poor lung function, and risk of infection was outweighed by the benefit in this patient population.
The patients experienced postoperative continuous transversus abdominis plane blocks that seem to be of value in limiting opiate use and improving analgesia with daily activities in the acute postoperative phase after cesarean delivery.
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