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In as little as a few minutes, the SphenoCath® device and procedure for administering a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block provides most patients with immediate relief of headache pain.

SphenoCath

 

 

In as little as a few minutes, the newSphenoCath® device and procedure for administering a sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block provides most patients with immediate relief of headache pain with a simple, gentle, comfortable in-office procedure. The revolutionarySphenoCath® device delivers anesthetic through the nasal cavity, effectively delivering an SPG block for migraine pain without the use of needles, cotton swabs, or harsh meds. For most, the procedure is comfortable, while others may briefly feel a very slight nasal irritation. This device allows a low risk, simple procedure that is a pain management game-changer for anyone who experiences four or more severe headaches a year.

 

The Device 

 

The SphenoCath is composed of a semi-rigid ticothane, and tico-tungsten sheath (gray) with an inner, pliable catheter and hub (purple—shown extended, above).

 

  •  The SphenoCath is a registered  FDA   

       Catagory-1 trans nasal drug delivery     

       device.

 

  •   The SphenoCath is specifically designed

        to facilitate the delivery of local  

        anesthetic to the para-sympathetic,

        sympathetic, and V2 maxillary divisions

        of the head’s principle autonomic

        pathways!

 

  • The SphenoCath allows SIMULTANEOUS 

       drug delivery access to the bilateral

       Sphenopalitine Ganglia (SPG), V2, and

       associated fibers involved with the

       entire SPG circuit: A feat not achievable

       with trans-nasal pledget (Q-tip), or

       infrazygomatic long needle approach,

       alone.

The Procedure 

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With the patient in supine position, the device is inserted into the nasal cavity until reaching the superior aspect of nasal bone.(catheter not yet extended).  

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The device is then withdrawn 1 cm 

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The inner catheter is extended and the local anesthetic is delivered.  The procedure  is repeated in the other nostril, and the patient remains in place for 7-10 minutes to maximize mucosal absorption. 

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Benefits of using the SphenoCath®device in an SPG/PPG Block Procedure:

 

  • 2 to 5 minute in-office procedure

  • Majority of patients experience immediate relief

  • Very low risk

  • Very high success rates

  • Safe for adults and children

  • Reimbursed by most insurance companies & Medicare

  • Increases new-patient and repeat traffic

 

Safety and Efficacy

 

Careful tracking of procedural endeavors throughout the US and beyond, demonstrates exceptional patient tolerance, and no reported severe adverse events or reactions.

 

  • Some patients may notice a metallic taste from the Lidocaine during the procedure.

  • Some patients may experience slight perceived difficulty swallowing, during the procedure, due to SENSORY numbness in the throat. (Verbal reassurance  will usually suffice, but a sip of liquid with flexible straw, so that patient positioning is uninterrupted is fine.)

 

For more information please visit www.sphenocath.com. 

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