Oncologic laryngeal surgery is a challenge for anesthesiologists and awake fiberoptic intubation (AFOI) is mandatory to manage difficult airways and prevent the Can't Intubate Can't Oxigenate (CICO). Laryngospasm and oversedation are dangerous complication often life-threatening in this kind of patient. Superior laryngeal nerve block (SLNB) could be an alternative technique useful to reduce risks and to improve patient comfort. Aim of this study is to assess the procedural comfort of the SLNB during AFOI, in a population of patients suffering from severe airways obstruction undergoing pharyngeal-laryngeal surgery. 40 patients will be randomized in two groups(20 for each group) and will be treated with continuous infusion of remifentanil, topic anesthesia of the base of the tongue and intercricoid block. In group A will be associated the SLNB; placebo will be administered in group B.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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