A patient in ICU was on invasive monitoring with intra aerial canulation through right radial aery for last 3 days. Later he developed swelling and discolouration of right hand. The next line of management is
Correct Answer: Stellate ganglion block
Description: A i.e. Stellate ganglion block The patient has developed vasospasm (reflex sympathetic dystrophy) as indicated by development of swelling & discolouration of hand Stellate (Cervicothoracic) Block in reality blocks upper thoracic and cervical ganglion. It is indicated in : - Reflex sympathetic dystrophyQ - Vasospastic disorder of upper extremityQ - Head, Neck, Arm & Upper chest pain
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