Stellate Ganglion Block: SGB

A Stellate Ganglion Block SGB is a local anesthetic injection to block the neck’s voice box nerves.

Ultrasound imaging is an ideal tool for stellate ganglion block (SGB) due to clarity, portability, lack of radiation, and low cost

The SGB can be done to relieve pain or determine the source of it, it usually is done in a series of these blocks with 1 to 2 weeks rest time, which may help in more long term pain relief.  

Stellate Ganglion Block: SGB

Ultrasonographic guided SGB improves puncture safety and allows the visualization of the local anesthetic depot.

Which ultrasound scanner doctors used for Stellate Gangalion Block?

This Process Requires a 10 – 14 MHz, Linear Ultrasound Transducer like our SIFULTRAS-3.5 for the doctor to accurately detect the right location to operate on.

The Mini Linear Ultrasound Scanner SIFULTRAS-3.5, with a frequency range of 10 MHZ to 14 MHz and the needle guide feature is important for SGB.

This device has a depth that ranges from 20mm to 55mm. Proving an accurate and High Resolution Image of the right area for the Doctor to operate on.

Ultrasound guided SGB using the lateral in-plane approach at C7 level is safe, effective for management of chronic pain of upper extremity, head, and neck. 

Ultrasonography is a very useful tool that allows for real time visualization of the vascular structures (carotid, vertebral artery), the visceral structures (esophagus) and thus helps in preventing puncture injuries.

Source: Stellate Ganglion Block: SGB Medical Application Method and Uses.

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