Assessment of the Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Alleviating Acute Appendicitis Pain in the Emergency Department
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in preoperative pain management for patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who are scheduled for emergency surgery in the emergency department. The research seeks to assess the potential of TAP block in reducing pain intensity prior to surgical intervention among patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the emergency setting. The goal is to contribute insights that can enhance practical approaches to achieving optimal pain control for acute appendicitis patients in emergency department settings.
• Patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis in the emergency department and scheduled for definitive surgery following general surgical consultation: patients will have their Alvarado score calculated based on history, physical examination, and laboratory tests, and acute appendicitis will be confirmed by ultrasound and/or contrast-enhanced/non-contrast-enhanced abdominal CT.
• Patients aged 18 and over
• Patients who provide written consent