Is intrathecal morphine superior to the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing open abdominal surgery?
In a small study, the researchers concluded that even though intrathecal morphine was found to reduce pain scores and morphine consumption relative to the block, a combination of the two approaches may offer a synergistic benefit and prove to be the best therapeutic option for these patients.
“Postoperative pain management is usually an issue after