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The use of general anesthesia with polypharmacy and airway manipulation may adversely affect the systemic physiology in these patients with substantially decreased reserve. Relief of pain is often inadequate with surgical site local anesthesia leading to tachycardia, hypertension, adverse cardiovascular events, and poor patient satisfaction. Scalp block provides dense prolonged blockade of select target nerves and avoids sedation facilitating early recovery and discharge. However, it is associated with multiple complications including intraneural\/arterial injection, and local anesthetic systemic toxicity. The use of ultrasound has ushered in a new era in the field of regional anesthesia; however, the use of ultrasound-guided scalp blocks is not routinely practiced. The use of ultrasound has an opioid-sparing effect and avoids complications like facial nerve palsy and hematoma. 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