External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block: Anatomical Landmark-Guided Technique!

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• Author: Tuhin Mistry
• Full Title: External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block: Anatomical Landmark-Guided Technique!
• Category: #articles
• Document Tags: regional
• Summary: An anatomical landmark-guided technique for the external oblique intercostal plane block offers a simple approach for pain management during abdominal surgeries. This method targets specific nerves to provide effective analgesia in the upper abdominal region. Further studies are needed to confirm its safety and efficacy compared to ultrasound-guided techniques.
• URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11100660/

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