Tuesday, March 9, 2010

42 - Stellate ganglion block







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Try answering this question from the AIPGME 2009 paper.

Q:Which of the following is not a sign of successful stellate ganglion block?
a. Nasal stuffiness
b. Guttman sign
c. Horner's syndrome
d. Bradycardia


*The nasal stuffiness or nasal congestion that occurs as a result of the obstruction of the ipsilateral half of the nose is called GUTTMAN SIGN. It is an important sign of the successful stellate ganglion block.
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