Superficial Cervical Nerve Block vs NSAIDs for the Relief of Shoulder Pain After Laparoscopic Surgeries

A nerve stimulator is used to guide superficial cervical blockade to relieve shoulder pain.

100 mg (100 ml) intravenous NSAIDs (Profenid)

General anesthesia is induced with 1 μg/kg fentanyl, 1.5-2 mg/kg propofol and 1-2 mg midazolam. Then, endotracheal intubation is facilitated by 0.15 mg/kg nimbex. Anesthesia is maintained by 1-1.5% sevoflurane, 0.5 μg/kg/h fentanyl, 0.05 mg/kg/h nimbex, 60% nitrous oxide and 40% oxygen

100 ml IV saline

Superficial cervical nerve block containing 5 ml saline