The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block had many uses in the past many of which became forgotten medicine with the onset of new pharmaceuticals. Seizures were once treated with SPG Blocks as described in ". Sparer W. Cessation of convulsive seizures following injection of alcohol into spheno-palatine ganglia. Three Cases."
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks are safe, easy to administer and still have a place in treatment of seizures resistant to medications and in patients where medication may be inappropriate.
Self-Administration allows patients to self administer the blocks at home for prevention of seizures. This avoids the more invasive alcohol block.
