Quadratus Lumborum (QL) Block
Course time: 49min
The QL block is a fascial plane block allowing for the somatic and visceral analgesia to the abdomen. Three approaches have been described including the anterior, posterior and lateral approach.
of 7 sections completed
QL Block: Introduction
Background, introduction, and anatomy
QL Block: Pretest
Assess your current knowledge in this subject area with a pretest
QL Block: Lesson 1
Background and Normal Anatomy
QL Block: Mid-test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 with a mid-test
QL Block: Lesson 2
Technique
QL Block: Post-test
Assess your knowledge of the material presented in lesson 1 and lesson 2 with a post-test. Score 80% or higher to receive a certificate of completion.
Description
- Posterior
- Anterior
- External Oblique Muscle
- Internal Oblique Muscle
- Transverse Abdominis Muscle
- Pararenal Fat
- Peritoneum
- Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
- Transversalis Fascia
Description
White Arrow: Needle Path
Blue Area: Local Anesthetic
- Posterior
- Anterior
- External Oblique Muscle
- Internal Oblique Muscle
- Transverse Abdominis Muscle
- Pararenal Fat
- Peritoneum
- Quadratus Lumborum Muscle
- Transversalis Fascia
Description
White Arrow: Needle Path
Blue Area: Local Anesthetic
- Posterior
- Anterior
- Latissimus Dorsi
- External Oblique
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Internal Oblique
- Erector Spinae
- Transverse Process
- Psoas
- Peritoneum
- Pararenal Fat
Description
White Arrow: Needle Path
Blue Area: Local Anesthetic
- Posterior
- Anterior
- Latissimus Dorsi
- External Oblique
- Quadratus Lumborum
- Internal Oblique
- Erector Spinae
- Transverse Process
- Psoas
- Peritoneum
- Pararenal Fat