Superficial Cervical Plexus Block for Improved Outcomes in Pediatric Otolaryngologic Surgery
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2025-04-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
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 purpose of this study is
to determine if SCPB plus standard practices provides superior pain control, as measured by
reduced opiate consumption, compared to standard practices alone when performed on pediatric
patients undergoing surgery on the ear and mastoid process.