The pterygopalatine ganglion (PPG) or sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is located in the cranial section of the autonomic nervous system. SPG’s communication with the superior cervical ganglion (SCG) and the intracranial portion of the internal carotid artery is related to edema, pain, dilatation, and low-grade encephalitis. SPG is located in close proximity to multiple sensory facial and trigeminal branches, the vagus nerve.
This Lumina short course will take you 1-2 hours to complete and has been designed to help you master the theory of the PPGB procedure (ultrasound-guided percutaneous suprazygomatic pterygopalatine ganglion block). This self-directed learning experience will help you understand and perform the PPGB procedure to better treat and manage the pain and other symptoms associated with primary headaches. The course has been designed for pain specialists, and neurologists.
