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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[[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>]]
[[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>]]


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