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TAP Anesthesia
TAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) anesthesia is a regional anesthesia technique that blocks nerves in the abdominal wall to provide pain relief for abdominal surgery.
TAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) anesthesia is a regional anesthesia technique that blocks nerves in the abdominal wall to provide pain relief for abdominal surgery. Used for Postoperative pain management for abdominal surgery, Intraoperative anesthesia for abdominal procedures.
At a glance
| Generic name | TAP Anesthesia |
|---|---|
| Also known as | bupivacaine, liposomal bupivacaine |
| Sponsor | University of Wisconsin, Madison |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Anesthesia |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
TAP anesthesia involves injection of local anesthetic into the plane between the transversus abdominis and internal oblique muscles of the abdominal wall, targeting the thoracolumbar nerves that supply sensation to the anterior abdominal wall. This regional technique provides postoperative analgesia and reduces the need for systemic opioids. It is commonly used as part of multimodal anesthesia for abdominal surgical procedures.
Approved indications
- Postoperative pain management for abdominal surgery
- Intraoperative anesthesia for abdominal procedures
Common side effects
- Local anesthetic toxicity
- Abdominal wall hematoma
- Bowel or organ perforation
- Transient muscle weakness
Key clinical trials
- Evaluation of Intravenous Sodium Valproate on Interleukin-6 Levels in Patients With TMJ Disc Displacement (PHASE2)
- Analgesic Comparison of Transversus Fascial Plane and Quadratus Lumborum Blocks in Pediatric Urogenital Procedures (NA)
- Retrolaminar Block Versus Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Liver Resection Surgery (NA)
- Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation in Pediatric Cataract (NA)
- Visually Guided TAP Block in Laparoscopic TAPP Hernia Repair (NA)
- Postoperative Pain Will be Compared in Cholecystectomy Patients: Half Receiving TAP Block and Half Without it. (NA)
- Treating Post-Operative Thirst With Flavoured Ice Lollies or Water - a Comparative Study to Improve Post-operative Discomfort (NA)
- Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Epidural Block for Umbilical Hernia Analgesia
Primary sources
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
Competitive intelligence
For the full competitive landscape — auto-detected comparators, recent regulatory actions across the set, upcoming PDUFA, patent timeline, sponsor landscape:
- TAP Anesthesia CI brief — competitive landscape report
- TAP Anesthesia updates RSS · CI watch RSS
- University of Wisconsin, Madison portfolio CI