Effect of ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block on tracheal tube-related responses during postoperative recovery in craniotomy patients: a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided superior laryngeal nerve block (SLNB) on tracheal tube-related responses during postoperative recovery in craniotomy patients.
• Conducted a randomized controlled trial
• Administered ultrasound-guided SLNB
• Monitored extubation-related responses during anesthetic emergence
• Assessed hemodynamic fluctuations and coughing
• SLNB significantly reduced coughing during extubation
• Attenuated hemodynamic fluctuations observed
• Contributed to a smoother emergence profile post-surgery

Abstract