The cervical plexus block is a regional anesthesia technique used for various surgical procedures and emergency department interventions involving the anterolateral neck, earlobe, clavicle, and acromioclavicular joint. This block provides dense anesthesia and analgesia in the distribution of C2 to C4 nerve roots. The technique can be performed using either a landmark-based or ultrasound-guided approach. The cervical plexus block requires proper patient positioning, sterile equipment, and local anesthetic administration alongside the posterior border of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. The superficial cervical plexus block significantly enhances patient care by providing effective pain management, reducing the need for systemic analgesics, and facilitating various procedures safely and expediently.This activity discusses the technique and clinical significance of the superficial cervical plexus block. Further, this activity also describes the role of the healthcare team in evaluating and managing care for patients who undergo this procedure. Effective interprofessional communication and coordination will be emphasized, ensuring seamless patient care and optimal outcomes. Overall, participation in this course enhances the team’s competence in providing safe, patient-centered care through the application of the superficial cervical plexus block.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/90671
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABOS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABOS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP)
ABOHNS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABOHNS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Ambulatory/Outpatient, Cardiovascular Disease, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Critical Care Medicine, Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, General Operative Anesthesia, General Orthopaedics, General Otolaryngology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Head & Neck, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine, Neuro Anesthesia, Neurocritical Care, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Pulmonary Disease, Regional Anesthesia/Acute Pain, Rheumatology, Shoulder and Elbow, Sports Medicine, Surgery of the Spine, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma, Vascular Surgery