Comparison of Two Drugs Bupivacaine and Ropivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia in Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block After Thyroidectomy

Comparison of Postoperative Analgesia Using Bupivacaine vs Ropivacaine With Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block After Thyroidectomy

There is significant difference between bupivacaine and ropivacaine in terms of postoperative pain assessment in patients undergoing total thyroidectomy with bilateral superficial cervical plexus block.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age range:20-40 years.
2. Both male and female individuals.
3. Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)I-II.
4. Patients scheduled for elective total thyroidectomy under general anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patient Refusal
2. Hypothyroidism,Hyperthyroidism,Retrosternal goiter
3. Premedication with preoperative analgesics
4. Excessive alcohol intake,Electrolyte imbalance
5. Pregnancy or lactation
6. Coagulation disorders
7. Additional surgical intervention