title: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block as a postoperative analgesic technique for laparotomy.
abstract: The quadratus lumborum (QL) block as a postoperative analgesic method following abdominal surgery has been described by Blanco for superficial surgeries but not used for major laparotomy. This ipsilateral QL block had low pain scores and opioid use on day one with sensory block upto T8-L1. The options of various volume used and pros and cons are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woodville, South Australia, Australia.
authors.forename: Vasanth Rao
authors.initials: VR
authors.lastname: Kadam
keywords: Postoperative analgesia; quadratus lumborum; ultrasound