Superficial cervical plexus block significantly reduces post-operative pain in thyroidectomy patients under general anesthesia, potentially decreasing opioid use and promoting faster recovery Bupivacaine, Post-Operative Pain, Superficial Cervical Plexus Block, Thyroidectomy.
Conditions
Interventions
The cervical plexus block (CPB) provides effective anesthesia and analgesia for the head and neck region. Traditionally, CPBs were classified as deep or superficial. Superficial CPB is blind approach
Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Sponsors
Anesthesia Department
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. 60 patients of both genders 2. ASA class I-II 3..Aged between 18-60 years 4. Elective thyroidectomy under general anesthesia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Placed in (ASA) grade III or higher 2. Bleeding disorders 3. Cardiac failure 4. Pulmonary or renal dysfunction 5. Raised leukocyte count
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Superficial cervical plexus block associated with lesser post-operative pain Two hours post surgery Pain Scoring | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Potentially decreased opioid use and faster recovery Two hours post surgery Pain Score | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactKainat Irshad
Farooq Hospital Islamabad
Outcome results
None listed