Abstract | PURPOSE: Major neck surgeries are conventionally performed under general anesthesia. To receive general anesthesia, patients must meet certain criteria that have attendant limitations. This report discusses the investigator's experiences with performing major neck surgeries under regional anesthesia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: The combination of regional neural blocks and intraoperative medications produced superb analgesia and good patient compliance. Intraoperative blood loss was minimal. With postoperative complications being negligible, recovery was faster. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K C Prasad, V U Shanmugam |
Journal | American journal of otolaryngology
(Am J Otolaryngol)
1998 May-Jun
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 163-9
ISSN: 0196-0709 [Print] United States |
PMID | 9617927
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Anesthesia, Conduction
- Blood Loss, Surgical
- Female
- Humans
- Intraoperative Care
- Laryngectomy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Neck Dissection
- Nerve Block
- Preanesthetic Medication
- Thyroidectomy
- Time Factors
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