Peripartum Pneumocephalus Associated With Epidural Anesthesia For Labor (P5.207)

Conclusions: Though thought to be rare, peripartum pneumocephalus may be more common than previously recognized and should be considered as an occasional etiology of headache following lumbar spinal/epidural anesthesia. Our patients with pneumocephalus had the defining characteristic of immediate and unilateral headache onset at catheter insertion.Disclosure: Dr. Reddi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Honchar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Robbins has received personal compensation for activities with Medlink.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Reddi, S., Honchar, V., Robbins, M. Tags: Headache: Epidemiology Source Type: research