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Headache in post dural puncture using various sizes of spinal needles

International Journal of Advanced Research in Medicine · 2021 · Vol. 3(1) · pp. 142–143
Anitha G BhatGanapathi P

Abstract

Post-Dural puncture headache (PDPH) is one of the most common complications encountered by physicians following spinal anesthesia or lumbar puncture. This study was done for evaluating the incidence of PDPH following spinal anesthesia in the south Indian population using various gauges of Quinckes spinal needle.

Anesthesia and Pain ManagementSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyNeurosurgical Procedures and ComplicationsMedicinePost-dural-puncture headacheSpinal anesthesiaLumbar punctureSpinal PunctureSurgeryAnesthesiaIncidence (geometry)LumbarCerebrospinal fluid
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