Regional scalp block – the key analgesic element of anesthesia for supratentorial craniotomy

Abstract

This paper presents the key data on the effectiveness and safety of the regional anesthesia of the scalp, also known as the scalp block, for providing perioperative analgesia for supratentorial craniotomy. The authors describe the technique and its limitations and also trace the implementation of the scalp block method into the routine practice of the largest Russian neurosurgical clinic based on personal experience, results of the own research, and analysis of literature data.

Keywords

regional scalp block / craniotomy / neurosurgery

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