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1 Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block For Non Acute Pain Patient information Leaflet February 2017 Please read this leaflet carefully. If you do not follow these instructions your procedure may be cancelled.

2 What is a Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block? The Sphenopalatine ganglion is made up of a large number of nerves which relay various messages from the face, head and neck to the brain. Pain messages from these areas are sent along these nerves to the brain where the pain is interpreted. A sphenopalatine block involves either the insertion of cotton buds soaked in a local anaesthetic and other medication into the nose or an injection of local anaesthetic medication into the area of the sphenopalatine ganglion. This blocks the pain messages thereby reducing the pain. The block is usually temporary but the benefit can sometimes be prolonged. Your procedure may be performed under X Ray guidance. If you are female please ensure there is no risk of you being pregnant on the day of your procedure. Please contact the Pain Nurse if you have any concerns. What Are The Benefits? Temporary relief of pain, however the longer the symptoms have been present, the less successful the outcome. Aid in diagnosis What are the possible side effects/complications of the procedure? All procedures in medicine carry a risk of complications. Precautions are always taken to minimize the risk as far as possible. Generally injections are safe but occasionally the following risks may occur: Failure of procedure to help Worsening of pain (Temporarily or permanently) Bleeding/ bruising to the injected area Infection in the injected area Hypotension Numbness Allergic Reactions Nose Bleed Potential side effects with using steroids If steroids are used there are few side effects associated with either single or occasional use of steroids. These include hot flushes, feeling sick, mild abdominal pain, fluid retention, raised blood sugar in diabetics and occasionally menstrual irregularities. These symptoms should settle in a few days. If you take water tablets (Diuretics) on a regular basis then please take an extra water tablet the day after your procedure. If you are diabetic you should closely observe your diabetic control for the next fortnight. Repeated and frequent use of steroids has the potential to lead to more serious effects but the doses of steroids given in the injections are small when compared with the doses of steroids taken by mouth on a regular basis. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 2 of 8

3 Are there any alternatives? A sphenopalatine ganglion block is rarely a first line treatment and you may consider trying other approaches such as simple painkillers, exercise, physio, Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS) or acupuncture first. If you would like to discuss other alternatives please contact the nurse on the number provided within this leaflet. Prior to admission You must inform the Non Acute Pain Team at least 1 week prior to your procedure: 1. If you are allergic to local anaesthetic or steroid medication. 2. If you are or think you may be pregnant. 3. If you have an infection near the site of the injection or elsewhere. 4. If you are taking antibiotics or drugs used to treat other infections eg Tamiflu or have finished a course within the three weeks prior to your procedure date. 5. If you are taking blood thinning drugs such as: Warfarin, Sinthrome, Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Ticlopidinem, as it will be necessary to stop taking these medications prior to your procedure. You should consult the doctor who prescribed them to see if you can stop them temporarily to have this procedure. 6. If you are experiencing any difficulty or frequency in passing urine. 7. If you have had a vaccination (including the Flu Vaccine) or are planning to have a vaccination within one month of your appointment. 8. If you have had a heart attack within the last twelve months. 9. If you have undergone surgery or had an illness within the last four weeks. 10. If you do not have anyone to collect you and stay with you for 24 hours following discharge on the day of your procedure. Please note: If you are diabetic, please ensure that your HBA1C level has been checked within three months of your procedure date and you obtain a copy of the result, as the Pain Nurse will ask for this reading prior to confirming your procedure appointment. Please do not drive yourself to the hospital as you will not be able to drive home following your procedure. You must arrange for a responsible adult to collect you and take you home by car or taxi, and they must be able to stay with you overnight. If this is not possible your procedure may have to be postponed. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 3 of 8

4 How long will I be in hospital for? The procedure is performed as a day-case the time detailed on your appointment letter relates to your admission time your procedure will be carried out later that morning/afternoon. Please be prepared to stay approximately half a day, although you should bring your dressing gown, slippers and current medication with you in the event that you are required to stay in hospital overnight. On the day of your procedure Before Admission Please follow the starving instructions below: The day before your procedure: You should eat normally, but avoid large fatty meals No alcohol for 24 hours before your procedure Fasting on the day of your procedure: Morning Procedure NO food after 2.30am, no chewing gum or boiled sweets after 2.30am NO smoking on the day of your admission You may have clear fluids (water, weak juice, black tea/coffee NO milk or milk products) up to 6am on the morning of your operation/procedure. Nothing by mouth after 6.30am on the day of procedure. Afternoon Procedure You may have a light breakfast (such as toast or continental breakfast, or a small bowl of cereal). NO food after 7.30am. You may have clear fluids (water, weak juice, black tea/coffee NO milk or milk products) up to 11.30am. Nothing by mouth after 11.30am on the day of procedure. Evening Procedure You may a eat light breakfast and light lunch up to noon. NO food after noon. You may have clear fluids (water, weak juice, black tea/coffee NO milk or milk products) up to 3.00pm. Nothing by mouth after 3.00pm on the day of procedure. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 4 of 8

5 If you are unwell on the day of your procedure please contact: The Non Acute Pain Secretary on OR The Daycase Unit on: What will happen to me before the procedure? On arrival to the unit, you will be asked to complete a pre-admission questionnaire, before being admitted by a nurse. During your admission the nurse will discuss the information provided in the questionnaire and record your pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature and oxygen saturation (amount of oxygen in your blood), you may also be asked to provide a urine sample. If the information provided highlights a cause for concern or your observations are abnormal your procedure may be cancelled pending further investigation and treatment. Following admission you will be asked to return to the waiting area until your procedure time. Once you are called, the doctor will explain the procedure to you, and give you the opportunity to ask any questions. If you agree to have the procedure you will be asked to sign a consent form and and may be required to put on a gown. What will happen to me during the procedure? You will be asked to lie in a comfortable position on your back with a small support under your shoulders and a small needle may be inserted into the back of your hand. The doctor will then either introduce a cotton bud soaked with local anaesthetic medicine into your nose and advance it until it reaches the back of your throat. Once in the correct position it will be left in place for minutes. The other method involves an injection of local anaesthetic under x-ray guidance through the roof of the mouth. You may feel some discomfort during the treatment but this normally settles quickly. What will happen to me after the procedure? You will be required to stay on the unit for around 30 minutes, during this time your observations will be recorded regularly. You may experience numbness in your throat, lightheadedness, these symptoms are to be expected and should settle within a couple of hours. You should therefore seek assistance from the nursing staff before having refreshments and you must not drink anything hot immediately after your procedure. Where symptoms persist it may be necessary for you to stay in hospital overnight for observation. Please ensure you follow the instructions you are given about rest, exercise and how long to stay off work. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 5 of 8

6 Discharge Arrangements It is important that someone comes to collect you, and you do not attempt to drive yourself home. If you do not have anyone to escort you home, then you must discuss this with the pain team before the day of your procedure or your procedure will be cancelled. Once at Home On the day of the procedure make sure that you rest for the rest of the day. It is important that you monitor the effect of the injection on your pain, level of movement and appearance of your arm/leg over the next couple of weeks as this will assist doctors in planning further treatment. It is important that you try to increase your exercises moderately if the effects of your injection appear to have been helpful. If you have been given sedation it is important that in the following twenty four hours: You Do Not drive as your insurance will not cover you. You Do Not operate machinery (including cooking and using other domestic appliances). You Do Not drink alcohol. You Do Not make important decisions. You are Not left alone in the house to look after small children. Following your procedure an out patients appointment will be arranged in order for you to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and discuss further management with the Non Acute Pain Team. If There Is A Problem If you have any concerns about anything relating to the appointment date or time please contact the Non Acute Pain Secretary. If you have any concerns relating to your procedure please contact the pain nurse. Contact Numbers: The Non Acute Pain Secretary can be contacted: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm on The Non Acute Pain Nurse can be contacted on: Monday-Friday on / 6759 N.B. Outside these hours leave a message and the secretary or the nurse will get back to you. However if the matter is urgent please contact your GP, NHS 111 or attend your local accident and emergency department. Other Useful Contacts or Information NHS 111 The Trusts Patient Information Centre British Pain Society / Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 6 of 8

7 Source of Good Practice W.B. Saunders (1999), Atlas of Regional Anaesthesia, 2 nd Ed., Philadelphia, USA If you have any questions you want to ask, you can use this space below to remind you. If you have a visual impairment this leaflet can be made available in bigger print or on audiotape. If you require either of these options please contact the Patient Information Centre on Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 7 of 8

8 Document control information Author: Jayne Grant, Clinical Nurse Specialist Pain Service Dr B. Ousta, Consultant Anaesthetist, Non Acute Pain Dr M. Ramay, Consultant Anaesthetist, Non Acute Pain Sr Kirstine McClure, Non Acute Pain Service Division/Department: Anaesthetic Department Date Created: July 2013 Date reviewed February 2017 Reference Number: NAP 013 Version: 2.2 Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Non Acute Pain Patient Information Leaflet Page 8 of 8

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