Effect of Superficial Cervical Plexus Block on Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Tympanomastoid Operations

SCP block is given using high frequency linear ultrasound probe connected to an ultrasound machine to visualize SCP posterior to the midpoint of SCM muscle. Once SCP is identified, a combination of 5 ml bupivacaine (0.5%) and 5 ml lidocaine (2%) are injected after negative aspiration followed by injection of 1 ml to confirm the area, using a 22 gauge B-bevel needle Echogenic Needle.