J Korean Pain Soc.  1998 Oct;11(2):343-345.

Convulsion , Loss of Consciousness and Respiratory Arrest during Nerve Block at Neck

• Choi ST

Abstract

Stellate ganglion block and cervical epidural nerve block are frequently practiced in pain clinics because of simple procedure and good effect. Nerve block at head and neck may produce serious complication such as loss of consciousness and cardiac arrest. Blood supply is rich in neck and inadvertent arterial injection of local anesthetics may enter directly into brain. We experienced convulsion and resplratory arrest during SGB and cervical epidural block. The patients were resuscitated successfully and recovered without any adverse effects

Keyword

Analgegia; SGB; Cervical epidural block complications, convulsion; Respiratory arrest

MeSH Terms

Anesthetics, Local
Brain
Consciousness*
Head
Heart Arrest
Humans
Neck*
Nerve Block*
Pain Clinics
Seizures*
Stellate Ganglion
Unconsciousness*
Anesthetics, Local