Regional Techniques for Head and Neck Surgical Procedures

Publication date: Available online 2 July 2019Source: Best Practice & Research Clinical AnaesthesiologyAuthor(s): Matthew Novitch, Farees S. Hyatali, George Jeha, Mark Motejunas, Lauren Bonneval, Thakur Pankaj, Elyse M. Cornett, Mark R. Jones, Rachel J. Kaye, Richard D. Urman, Alan D. KayeAbstractRegional anesthesia has evolved as an important tool for anesthesiologists and surgeons managing patients for surgery of the head and neck regions. In recent years, the prevalence of ultrasound use has increased significantly, and newer nerve blocks have been established for surgeries of the head and regions. In this review, anatomy, indications, efficacy, and potential side effects of regional anesthesia for the head and neck regions are presented. Evolving practice strongly suggests that regional nerve blocks for the head and neck region are safe and effective. Future studies and education will likely evolve practice to make these regional techniques standards for future surgeries of the head and neck region.
Source: Best Practice and Research Clinical Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research