Effect of intrathecal catheterisation on incidence of postdural puncture headache after accidental dural puncture in non-obstetric patients [PDF]
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2019 Background and Aims: After accidental dural puncture (ADP) with large bore epidural needles, postdural puncture headache (PDPH) develops in 16%–86% of patients, which is unpleasant and interferes with activities of daily life of the patient.Hence we ...
Prateek Ahuja, Ranju Singh, Aruna Jain
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Incidence and Management of Pneumocephalus, an Uncommon Complication of Spinal Anesthesia: A Case Report. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT The presence of air in the epidural, subdural, or subcranial space within the brain parenchyma or ventricular cavities is a relatively uncommon side effect of spinal anesthesia. In this report, we aimed to describe a 37‐year‐old male patient who presented with continuous headaches, nausea, and vomiting during spinal anesthesia for joint ...
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Epidural Hydroxyethyl Starch in Treatment of Post Epidural Puncture Headache: A Case Series and Literature Reviews [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports JournalYucheng Lai,1 Wanhong Li,1 Dizhou Zhao,2 Xiaoyang Liang,1 Jieyu Fang1,3 1Department of Anesthesiology, Guangxi Hospital Division of the First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Nanning, Guangxi, People’s Republic of China; 2Department of ...
Lai Y, Li W, Zhao D, Liang X, Fang J
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Ultrasonic optic nerve sheath diameter can be used as a diagnostic measure after accidental dural puncture during cesarean section: a case report [PDF]
BMC AnesthesiologyBackground Parturients are prone to postdural puncture headache (PDPH) after epidural puncture. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a fatal complication of PDPH. The main symptom of both is headache, however, the mechanism is not similar.
Pei Wang +5 more
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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2009 Accidental or inadvertent dural puncture during epidural anaesthesia results in high incidence of post dural puncture headache (PDPH). Spinal or intrathecal catheter in such a situation, provides aconduit for administration of appropriate local ...
Ashok Jadon +3 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Prophylactic Intrathecal or Epidural Normal Saline for Preventing Post-Dural Puncture Headache After Dural Puncture: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review [PDF]
Journal of Pain ResearchWeiwei Jing, Yushan Ma, Yantong Wan, Hao Li Department of Anesthesiology, West China Second University Hospital, Sichuan University, Key Laboratory of Birth Defects and Related Diseases of Women and Children, Sichuan University, Ministry of Education ...
Jing W, Ma Y, Wan Y, Li H
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The Management of Headache following Accidental Dural Puncture in Obstetric Patients [PDF]
Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, 1983 The progress and management of fifty-eight obstetric patients who received an accidental dural puncture is described. Headache attributable to dural puncture occurred in 85% of patients managed conservatively. Epidural infusion or repeat epidural bolus injections of saline after delivery reduced the incidence to 65%.
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Anesthetic Management in a Patient With Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome Undergoing Knee Replacement Surgery. [PDF]
Case Rep AnesthesiolTethered spinal cord syndrome (TSCS) is a neurological disorder characterized by tissue attachments limiting spinal cord movement, which can result in the conus medullaris terminating at a level lower than the typical L1. This abnormality can cause significant complications during spinal anesthesia due to the risk of injury at the traditional puncture ...
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Evaluated anatomical variations in children by sacrococcygeal ultrasonography as a new tool: a report from a Chinese tertiary hospital [PDF]
Annals of MedicineObjective Anatomical variations in the sacrococcygeal region can lead to complications such as accidental dural puncture during caudal block. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of sacrococcygeal anatomical variations using ultrasonography and ...
Shan Wang +9 more
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Transient isolated unilateral oculomotor nerve palsy following accidental dural puncture after bilateral total knee replacement [PDF]
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2019 B G Arun +2 more
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