A Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Effect of the Addition of the Mandibular Block to Cervical Plexus Block for Carotid Endarterectomy

Ozturk N. K., Kavakli A. S., Sagdic K., Inanoglu K., Ayoglu R. U.

JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA, vol.32, no.2, pp.877-882, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.1053/j.jvca.2017.06.034
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC AND VASCULAR ANESTHESIA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.877-882
  • Keywords: Carotid endarterectomy, cervical plexus block, mandibular block, intraoperative VAS scores, REGIONAL ANESTHESIA, INFERIOR ALVEOLAR, SUBLUXATION, EXPOSURE, ARTERY, EXPERIENCE
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Although the cervical plexus block generally provides adequate analgesia for carotid endarterectomy, pain caused by metal retractors on the inferior surface of the mandible is not prevented by the cervical block. Different pain relief methods can be performed for patients who experience discomfort in these areas. In this study, the authors evaluated the effect of mandibular block in addition to cervical plexus block on pain scores in carotid endarterectomy.