Assessment of Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block Combined with General Anesthesia in Thyroid Surgery

Dr. (Col.) Bindu Singh Parihar, Dr. (Maj.) Subhash S. Raj, Dr. Sanjeev Singh Guleria, Dr. Anuj Dubey

Abstract: Introduction: Pain and agitation are the most common side effects after thyroid surgeries which not only affect the recovery of the patient but also increase the hospital stay. With this background we decided to conduct the study in which we gave bilateral superficial cervical plexus block along with general anesthesia for thyroid surgeries. Method: 60 patients who were posted for routine thyroid surgeries were equally divided into 2 groups with 30 patients each (Group B and Group G). In group B (Cervical Plexus block + General anesthesia) we gave bilateral cervial plexus block by using 0.5% Bupivacaine 10ml after general anesthesia, in group G (General anesthesia) we didn't give any nerve block after general anesthesia. We observed Intra-operative and Post-operative analgesic requirement as well as hemodynamic stability of the patients. Result: Total analgesic requirements were significantly less in group B as compared to group G both in intra-operative as well as early post-operative period. There was decrease in the time spent by the patient in post-operative anesthesia care unit in group B as compared to group G. Conclusion: Bilateral infra-trochlear and infraorbital nerve blocks, using 0.5% Bupivacaine during General Anesthesia for thyroid surgeries will not only decrease the intraoperative and postoperative analgesic requirements but also increase the intraoperative & postoperative hemodynamic stability.

Keywords: Bilateral Superficial Cervial Plexus Block, General Anaesthesia, Thyroid Surgery

How to Cite?: Dr. (Col.) Bindu Singh Parihar, Dr. (Maj.) Subhash S. Raj, Dr. Sanjeev Singh Guleria, Dr. Anuj Dubey, "Assessment of Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block Combined with General Anesthesia in Thyroid Surgery", Volume 14 Issue 8, August 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 94-99, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25731114448, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25731114448