What is Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) block?
Category: Procedures
Generic name: Nerve Block
A sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block is a nerve block used to treat a variety of head/neck and facial pain. The sphenopalatine ganglion is a collection of nerves. Pain medications are injected into the pterygopalatine fossa, where the sphenopalatine ganglion is located.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headache on left side of head | 1 | 0 | |
| Pain | 1 | 0 | |
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
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