Stellate Ganglion Block

Left Sided Stellate Ganglion Blocks Impact on the Rate of Post-operative Atrial Fibrillation in Patients Undergoing Thoracic Surgery: A Pilot Study

The purpose of this study is to determine if the addition of an ultrasound guided left sided stellate ganglion block with bupivacaine in patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy will result in lower rates of postoperative atrial fibrillation as compared to standard of care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients undergoing esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, or lobectomy aged 18-85.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have an exclusion to regional anesthesia.
• Patients who have exclusion to stellate blockade.
• Patients who are pregnant assessed via self-report or pregnancy test if they have taken one