Nerve block: stellate ganglion: Difference between revisions

 
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==Overview==
==Overview==
*Can be considered in cases of refractory ventricular fibrillation after other interventions have failed
*Can be considered in cases of refractory ventricular fibrillation after other interventions have failed<ref>Margus, C, Correa, A, Cheung, W, et al. Stellate ganglion nerve block by point-of-care ultrasonography for treatment of refractory infarction-induced ventricular fibrillation. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;75(2):257–260.</ref>
*Theoretical benefit of blocking sympathetic drive leading to refractory dysrhythmia
*Theoretical benefit of blocking sympathetic drive leading to refractory dysrhythmia


==Indications==
==Indications==
*Refractory ventricular fibrillation
*[[Pulseless arrest|Refractory ventricular fibrillation]]


==Contraindications==
==Contraindications==
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==Procedure==
==Procedure==
1. Place probe over left anterior neck
[[File:stellate ganglion block.png|thumb|The red star above denotes the intended target for lidocaine injection<ref>Margus, C, Correa, A, Cheung, W, et al. Stellate ganglion nerve block by point-of-care ultrasonography for treatment of refractory infarction-induced ventricular fibrillation. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;75(2):257–260.</ref>]]


2. Identify thyroid gland, carotid artery, C6/C7, longus colli muscle, and prevertebral fascia
#Place probe over left anterior neck
 
#Identify thyroid gland, carotid artery, C6/C7, longus colli muscle, and prevertebral fascia
3. Advance needle to stellate ganglion which is deep to prevertebral fascia and superficial to longus colli muscle
#Advance needle to stellate ganglion which is deep to prevertebral fascia and superficial to longus colli muscle
 
#Inject 1-2 ml of anesthetic and observe dissection of the muscle and fascia layers to confirm placement
4. Inject 1-2 ml of anesthetic and observe dissection of the muscle and fascia layers to confirm placement
#With placement confirmed, inject the rest of the anesthetic for a total of 10ml of volume
 
5. With placement confirmed, inject the rest of the anesthetic for a total of 10ml of volume


==Complications==
==Complications==
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==See Also==
==See Also==
[[Pulseless arrest]]
*[[Nerve and regional blocks (main)]]
 
*[[Pulseless arrest]]
[[Double simultaneous external defibrillation]]
*[[Double simultaneous external defibrillation]]


==External Links==
==External Links==
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==References==
==References==
1. Margus, C, Correa, A, Cheung, W, et al. Stellate ganglion nerve block by point-of-care ultrasonography for treatment of refractory infarction-induced ventricular fibrillation. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;75(2):257–260.
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[[Category:Procedures]]
[[Category:Procedures]]

Latest revision as of 00:39, 19 January 2021

Overview

  • Can be considered in cases of refractory ventricular fibrillation after other interventions have failed[1]
  • Theoretical benefit of blocking sympathetic drive leading to refractory dysrhythmia

Indications

Contraindications

  • Overlying skin infection

Equipment Needed

  • Ultrasound with high frequency linear transducer
  • 2.5-5cm 22-gauge spinal needle
  • 10ml of 1% lidocaine without epinephrine

Procedure

The red star above denotes the intended target for lidocaine injection[2]
  1. Place probe over left anterior neck
  2. Identify thyroid gland, carotid artery, C6/C7, longus colli muscle, and prevertebral fascia
  3. Advance needle to stellate ganglion which is deep to prevertebral fascia and superficial to longus colli muscle
  4. Inject 1-2 ml of anesthetic and observe dissection of the muscle and fascia layers to confirm placement
  5. With placement confirmed, inject the rest of the anesthetic for a total of 10ml of volume

Complications

  • Accidental injection of anesthetic into vascular structure

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Margus, C, Correa, A, Cheung, W, et al. Stellate ganglion nerve block by point-of-care ultrasonography for treatment of refractory infarction-induced ventricular fibrillation. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;75(2):257–260.
  2. Margus, C, Correa, A, Cheung, W, et al. Stellate ganglion nerve block by point-of-care ultrasonography for treatment of refractory infarction-induced ventricular fibrillation. Ann Emerg Med. 2020;75(2):257–260.