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Preoperative Maxillary Nerve Block and Remifentanil Use in Septorhinoplasty

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllAnkara Etlik City Hospital
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Septorhinoplasty is generally a prolonged surgical procedure that frequently involves osteotomy, which may lead to increased intraoperative remifentanil requirements. Moreover, it is often associated with significant bleeding due to the dense capillary network of the nasal region, making the maintenance of low-to-normal blood pressure preferable during surgery. Consequently, achieving stable hemodynamics and providing sufficient analgesia throughout the procedure is essential. This study aims to evaluate the effects of bilateral maxillary nerve block on intraoperative remifentanil consumption and postoperative analgesic efficacy in patients undergoing Septorhinoplasty. A total of 90 patients will be included in the study. Forty-five patients (Group M) will undergo Septorhinoplasty under general anesthesia combined with bilateral maxillary nerve block, while the remaining 45 patients (Gr

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Those with an ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) score of I-II * Those with a body mass index (BMI) between 18 and 30 * Those scheduled for elective surgery * Those who are fully cooperative Patients who meet the criteria for septorhinoplasty surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions that constitute a relative contraindication to regional anesthesia (e.g., coagulation disorders, thrombocytopenia, severe valvular heart disease, local infection at the injection site, allergy to local anesthetic agents) * International Normalized Ratio (INR) \> 1.5 * Facial paralysis or a history of facial paralysis * History of central nervous system vascular disease * Presence of neuropathy * History of surgery in the region where the block will be performed * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of III or higher * Patients who do not want to participate in the study * Patients with chronic pain or chronic opioid use * Patients with alcohol, substance or drug addiction * Patients with limited cooperation such as dementia, psychiatric disorders * Pregnant and breastfeeding patients will be excluded from the study. * Patients who cannot communicate in their native language will be excluded from the study
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What it tests

  • Maxillary block
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Where

1 site
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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