JD Sebastián
Spain
Research Article
Postdural Puncture Headache and Epidural Blood Patch in a Large Obstetric
Anaesthesia Population
Author(s): BM Serrano, EC Cuenca, AA Babarro, EA Yanci, AS Dávila, EG Díaz, JD Sebastián and FG RodríguezBM Serrano, EC Cuenca, AA Babarro, EA Yanci, AS Dávila, EG Díaz, JD Sebastián and FG Rodríguez
Background: Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is the most common serious complication in obstetric anesthesia. We show the incidence of accidental dural puncture (ADP), PDPH, epidural blood patch (EBP) and the associated morbidity following an Obstetric Anesthesia Department´s protocol.
Methods: An observational, prospective, analytical study was performed in 66.540 labor epidural analgesia. The objective is to describe the incidence of accidental dural puncture, postdural puncture headache and epidural blood patch in a large obstetric anesthesia practice population, as well as the associated morbidity of ADP and EBP.
Results: The incidence of accidental dural puncture obtained was 0.76%, of postdural puncture headache 59%, and the global incidence of epidural blood patch 0.2%. Experience of the anesthetist .. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2684-1320.17.3.121