Regional Anesthesia for Neurosurgery

<p class="">Blocks for Head, Neck, and Spinal Surgeries</p> <div class="HeaderWrapper-sc-__sc-1bypfuk-3 kzwGXX" data-qa= "question-header"><span class= "TextWrapper-sc-__sc-1f8vz90-0 gajxhL"><span id= "statement-da45ce8c-46ad-4f15-bf40-cb37e5706cc3-oJq3FTZzd68SjuEB-title" class="gWYkaP TextWrapper-sc-__sc-1f8vz90-0" role="heading" data-qa="block-title deep-purple-block-title" aria-live="off" aria-level="2"><em class="">Claim CME Credit:</em></span></span></div> <div class="HeaderWrapper-sc-__sc-1bypfuk-3 kzwGXX" data-qa= "question-header"><span class= "TextWrapper-sc-__sc-1f8vz90-0 gajxhL"><span id= "statement-da45ce8c-46ad-4f15-bf40-cb37e5706cc3-oJq3FTZzd68SjuEB-title" class="gWYkaP TextWrapper-sc-__sc-1f8vz90-0" role="heading" data-qa="block-title deep-purple-block-title" aria-live="off" aria-level="2"><em class="">The CE experience for this </em><em class="">Podcast</em><em class=""> is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: </em><span class=""><a class="" href= "https://earnc.me/t3z3kR">https://earnc.me/t3z3kR</a></span></span></span></div> <p class="">In this episode, we will explore the various regional anesthesia techniques used in neurosurgery, specifically focusing on blocks for head, neck, and spinal surgeries.</p> <p class="">Segment 1: Blocks used in Head and Neck Surgeries</p> <ol class=""> <li class="">Scalp Block:</li> </ol> <ul class=""> <li class="">The scalp block involves blocking six nerves that provide sensory innervation to the scalp.</li> <li class="">It is performed by subcutaneous infiltration of local anesthetics (such as bupivacaine, ropivacaine, or levobupivacaine) for each nerve.</li> <li class="">Ultrasound guidance has improved the precision of block administration.</li> <li class="">The main indication for a scalp block is awake craniotomy, but it is also used in other procedures like deep brain stimulation and cranioplasty surgery.</li> <li class="">Scalp block offers advantages such as accurate neurological evaluation, pre-emptive analgesia, and hemodynamic st