#36984 PRO-CON – fascial plane blocks: are they effective?

Abstract

In summary, evidence suggests that single shot TAP blocks and Wound infiltration provide similar benefits in the more common surgeries. Although WI being seemingly more simple and technically easier to do, I recommend caution. USG TAP are most often performed by anesthesiologist who have trained in the technique, use state of the art ultrasound guidance and take time for proper injection in the correct site, while wound infiltration nowadays may lack of all this conditions: not being taught thoroughly, no injection site precision, no evidence on volume to be injected. But despite these fact, WI still manages to the job fairly well.