[Cervical Plexus Blocks].

Blockades of the cervical plexus are established anesthesia procedures, not only in the context of operative carotid revascularizations. Recent investigations define inner sonoanatomic landmarks as well as the importance of brain nerves for innervation in the neck region. The present practice-oriented article discusses current study results, alternative techniques (ultrasound- versus landmark-guided) and fields of application (carotid desobliteration, surgery of the shoulder, ear and infraclavicular region).