Figure 1From: Transversus abdominis plane block versus perioperative intravenous lidocaine versus patient-controlled intravenous morphine for postoperative pain control after laparoscopic colorectal surgery: study protocol for a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled clinical trial Trial design chart. ASA, American Society of Anaesthesiologists; NRS, numeric rating scale; PACU, postoperative anesthesia care unit; PCIA, patient-controlled intravenous analgesia; TAP, transversus abdominis plane.Back to article page