Erector Spinae Plane Block for Carotid Endarterectomy

Ultrasound-Guided Spinae Plane Block for Perioperative Pain Control in Carotid Endarterectomy.

The purpose of this study is to test the hypothesis that erector spinae plane block will decrease intraoperative local anesthetic and postoperative analgesic consumption in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.

Patients who decided to participate in the study will be randomized into 2 groups: Erector Spinae Plane Block Group (Group E) and Control Group (Group C). Intraoperative local anesthetic consumption, postoperative tramadol consumption, intraoperative and pain scores, hemodynamic parameters and patient satisfaction will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy
• American Society of Anesthesiologists class 2 to 3
• Ability to consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• inability to communicate
• not understand the aim and objectives of the study
• not provide informed written consent
• contraindications for the block (local infection, coagulation disorders)
• hypersensitivity to the local anesthetics
• refusal of regional anesthesia