Iatrogenic dural puncture (IDP) is a known complication of epidural anesthesia. While
operator experience is certainly critical in preventing inadvertent dural punctures, it can …

Background and Objectives. Unintentional dural puncture with a Tuohy epidural needle
during the course of an epidural anesthetic may lead to a postdural puncture headache and …

Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) may develop after an unintended (accidental) dural
puncture, after deliberate dural puncture for spinal anaesthesia or during diagnostic dural …

Post dural puncture headache is one of the most common complications of neuraxial
blockade. Its incidence is reported to be as high as 70%. Its etiology is a loss of …

While extensive research exists on the incidence, treatment, and risk factors for postdural
puncture headache (PDPH), there is a palpable lack of evidence regarding the key factors …

Background and Objectives The use of spinal catheters for extended periods after accidental
dural puncture (ADP) and administration of intrathecal saline via spinal catheters have been …

Whilst performing an epidural blood patch (EBP) to treat post dural-puncture headache
following accidental or intentional dural puncture, the risk of a subsequent accidental dural …

Accidental dural puncture (ADP) and postdural puncture headache (PDPH) are the most
frequent complications associated with neuraxial anesthesia in obstetric patients. Although …

Indian Journal of Anaesthesia| Vol. 58| Issue 4| Jul-Aug 2014 386 feel that the failure of a
PEBP to reduce PDPH appears consistent with a retrospective analysis from the late 1970s …

Background: Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a known and potentially debilitating
complication of neuraxial anesthesia that can impede patient recovery. The conventional …