A stellate ganglion block is a procedure of injecting local anesthetics into either side of the voice box to block the sympathetic nerves. The injection is given to reduce the pain at sites such as the head, neck, chest, or arms. It is also used to improve blood flow in patients with impaired blood circulation due to vascular diseases. The indication for stellate ganglion block injections is therapeutic (to reduce the pain) and diagnostic (to detect the source of pain).
The stellate ganglion block procedure is performed using two techniques namely ultraviolet guided and fluorescence-guided technique. The procedure involves the carotid artery, internal jugular vein, thyroid gland, trachea, Longus Colli, Longus capitis muscle, prevertebral fascia, the root of the C6 spinal nerve, and transverse process of C6. Question: Which of the following is the target for injecting an anesthetic drug…
