Comparison of cutting and pencil-point spinal needle in spinal anesthesia regarding postdural puncture headache
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000006527
Abstract: Background: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH), mainly resulting from the loss of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF), is a well-known iatrogenic complication of spinal anesthesia and diagnostic lumbar puncture. Spinal needles have been modified to minimize complications.… read more here.
Keywords: pencil point; point; puncture; spinal needle ... See more keywords
Comparing Three Different Modified Sitting Positions for Ease of Spinal Needle Insertion in Patients Undergoing Spinal Anesthesia
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DOI: 10.5812/aapm.55932
Abstract: Background The most important point for performing a neuroaxial block in a sitting position is reducing lumbar lordosis, resulting in easier access to interspinous space and dura mater. There are a few studies comparing 2… read more here.
Keywords: sitting positions; space; position; spinal anesthesia ... See more keywords