Ultrasound-guided intermediate cervical plexus block for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy under general anesthesia: a case-control study
Abstract:The aim of this study is to compare intravenous analgesia (IVA) and intermediate cervical plexus block (ICPB) in terms of acute pain scores and opioid consumption in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) under general anesthesia.
Materials and Method:Following the induction of anesthesia, dexketoprofen trometamol 50 mg was administered before the surgical incision, and paracetamol 1 g was given at the end of the surgery and continued at 6 hour intervals for group IVA. Whereas, ultrasound-guided inte… Show more
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