Complications of stellate ganglion block – Anaesthesia MCQ

Complications of stellate ganglion block are all except?
A. Mediastinitis
B. Cardiac arrest
C. Pneumothorax
D. Mueller’s syndrome

Correct answer : D. Mueller’s syndrome

• Mueller’s syndrome is a sign of successful stellate ganglion block in which there is warmth of the face and injection of the tympanic membrane.
• Other signs of successful stellate ganglion block include:
  • Horner’s syndrome
  • lacrimation
  • flushing of conjunctiva and sclera
  • increase in skin temperature
  • engorged veins of the arm
  • flushing of cheek, face, neck and arm
  • anhidrosis of the face and neck
  • stuffiness of the nostril
• Complications of stellate ganglion block include:
  • perforation of oesophagus
  • pneumothorax
  • cardiac arrest
  • mediastinitis
  • intercostal neuralgia.