Introduction
postoperative pain, postoperative sleep disorders, During lumbar spine surgery, pain, psychiatric, vasospastic syndromes, postoperative sore throat, arrhythmias
DISORDERS, ARRHYTHMIAS, ADVERSE REACTIONS, DYSFUNCTION
Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a reversible technique that involves blocking the sympathetic nerves in the neck and their distribution area. Clinical research has shown that SGB is effective in pain suppression, regulation of autonomic nervous system dysfunction, and reduction of the adverse stress response caused by pituitary-adrenal gland hormonal secretion. It is used to alleviate postoperative pain, address arrhythmias, manage psychiatric disorders, and treat vasospastic syndromes [During lumbar spine surgery, patients must maintain a prone position for an extended period. Moreover, the transition from a supine to a prone position may displace the endotracheal tube in relation to the airway, which can increase the incidence of postoperative sore throat (POST) by more than 60% [Postoperative sleep disturbance (PSD) can occur after surgery for various reasons, such as pain from the surgical incision site on the back and dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system. The incidence of PSD can be as high as 40% to 60% [Prior studies have primarily investigated the effectiveness of SGB during lumbar surgery, whereas this study aimed to examine whether SGB can effectively alleviate postoperative throat pain and improve postoperative sleep disorders in patients undergoing lumbar surgery. SGB may represent an effective approach to reducing adverse reactions and enhancing patient comfort during the recovery period.