This is a single center, prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled trial comparing the efficacy of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks (BSCPB) with local wound infiltration vs placebo with local wound infiltration in reducing thyroid surgery postoperative pain. Primary outcomes assessed are post operative pain, quality of life/recovery, post operative nausea/vomiting and opioid use.
Age range
18 Years – 99 Years
Sex
ALL
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does the addition of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks with local wound infiltration decrease postoperative pain after thyroid surgery
Timeframe: assessed at 3-5 hours (in post anesthesia care unit [PACU])
does the addition of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks with local wound infiltration decrease postoperative pain after thyroid surgery
Timeframe: post operative day 2, via telephone call
does the addition of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks with local wound infiltration decrease postoperative pain after thyroid surgery
Timeframe: 2 weeks +/- 3 days postoperatively (at their follow up video visit)
does the addition of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks with local wound infiltration increase patient quality of life/recovery after thyroid surgery
Timeframe: post operative day 2, via telephone call
does the addition of bilateral superficial cervical plexus blocks with local wound infiltration increase patient quality of life/recovery after thyroid surgery
Timeframe: 2 weeks +/- 3 days postoperatively (at their follow up video visit)
Incidence of nausea and/or vomiting post operatively
Timeframe: assessed at 3-5 hours (in post anesthesia care unit [PACU])
Incidence of nausea and/or vomiting post operatively
Timeframe: post operative day 2 via telephone
Incidence of nausea and/or vomiting post operatively
Timeframe: 2 weeks +/- 3 days postoperatively (at their follow up video visit)