Open AccessThe use of superficial cervical plexus block in oral and maxillofacial surgical practice as an alternative to general anesthesia in selective cases
Author(s) -
Rani Kanthan
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
annals of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.365
H-Index - 6
ISSN - 2231-0746
DOI - 10.4103/2231-0746.186120
Subject(s) - medicine , surgery , anesthesia , complication , airway , anesthetic , nerve block , cervical nerve , local anesthetic , mandibular nerve , dentistry , nerve root , molar
(1) To assess the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of superficial cervical plexus (SCP) block in oral and maxillofacial surgical (OMFS) practice as an alternative to general anesthesia in selective cases. (2) To assess any associated complication specifically related to the procedure.