Effects of ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block on cervical vascular blood flow: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The stellate ganglion block (SGB) can lead to vasodilation of the head and neck. However, controversy remains concerning the changes in extracerebral blood flow. The objective of this study is to assess the effects of SGB on the blood flow to the neck. Methods A randomized contro...

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Main Authors: Shaofeng Pu, Jie Chen, Xing Gu, Yongming Xu, Junzhen Wu, Yingying Lv, Dongping Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2736-y