Intra-Arrest Percutaneous Stellate Ganglion Block: A Protocol for a Scoping Review

Abstract

Introduction Percutaneous Stellate ganglion blockade (PSGB) is an increasingly recognised technique for the management of refractory ventricular arrhythmias (VA). Both ultrasound guided and landmark based techniques have been used to successfully decrease the burden of VA. The role of intra-arrest PSGB remains unknown, however it may represent a cost-effective point of care intervention that can be performed for shockable cardiac arrest.