EVALUATION OF THE EFFICACY OF BUPIVACAINE WITH CLONIDINE IN BILATERAL SUPERFICIAL CERVICAL PLEXUS BLOCK FOR THYROID SURGERY- A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
Keywords:
Bupivacaine, Clonidine, Superficial Cervical Plexus Block, Thyroid Surgery, Postoperative Analgesia, Pain ManagementAbstract
Background: Effective postoperative pain management is crucial for patients undergoingthyroid surgery to improve recovery and satisfaction. Systemic opioids, a traditional methodfor pain relief, are often associated with adverse effects like nausea, respiratory depression, andvomiting. A superficial cervical plexus block offers an alternative by providing targeted pain
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