Bilateral Superficial Cervical Plexus Block to Avoid Airway Manipulation in a Patient With Tracheal Compression and Bleeding Nodular Tracheal Infiltration: A Safe and Feasible Option.

This case report describes the successful application of bilateral superficial cervical plexus block (SCPB) to avoid airway manipulation in a patient with tracheal compression and bleeding nodular tracheal infiltration. Our patient was a 65-year-old male with Type 2 diabetes mellitus and systemic hypertension who presented with swelling in the anterior aspect of the right neck, difficulty swallowing, and hemoptysis. Imaging revealed significant tracheal compression and nodular tracheal infiltration that was bleeding on touch.