The Impact of Spinal Needle Selection on Postdural Puncture Headache: A Meta-Analysis and Metaregression of Randomized Studies

(Reg Anesth Pain Med. 2018;43:502–508) As the use of neuraxial anesthesia is potentially broadening, an increased understanding and prevention of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is needed. While numerous studies have examined either needle gauge or design, there has not been a comprehensive study analyzing individual technical and patient-related factors. This meta-analysis aimed to examine the association between spinal needle characteristics and PDPH.
Source: Obstetric Anesthesia Digest - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Mechanisms, Equipment, Hazards Source Type: research