Anterior Ultrasound-guided Cervical Plexus Block for Carotid Endarterectomy

Anterior Approach Ultrasound-guided Intermediate Cervical Plexus Block for Carotid Endarterectomy

The aim of this study is to describe technique, efficiency, safety and satisfaction of ultrasound guided intermediate cervical plexus block for carotid endarterectomy.

The investigators present a simple approach for carotid regional anaesthesia by an anterior way that has not been published yet.

• description of the anaesthetic procedure (duration, volume of anaesthetic local, efficiency)
• realization of the surgery (pain, injection of anaesthetic local...)
• post operative evaluation (pain, satisfaction...)

Inclusion Criteria:

• adult
• carotid endarterectomy performed under regional anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• age < 18 years
• contralateral phrenic palsy