Clinical Trial: Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery
Study Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Recruit Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Condition: Otolaryngologic Surgery
Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
Official Title: Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery
Brief Summary:
Literature on the use of superficial cervical plexus blocks for ear surgery is sparse in general, and almost non-existent in the pediatric population.Overall, literature review supports the safety of performance of this block but there is minimal published literature on its utility despite anecdotal evidence of benefit.This study, especially its prospective randomized nature will allow for expansion of the evidence for or against addition of this block to the care of pediatric patients undergoing ear surgery.The…
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