Abstract
Caesarean section was performed under spinal anaesthesia in 55 women using a 25-gauge diamond-tipped needle and in a further 55 mothers with a 24-gauge Sprotte needle. Eight patients (14.5%) developed a headache in the former group, five of whom required a blood patch. There were no headaches reported in the Sprotte group.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anesthesia, Obstetrical / instrumentation*
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Anesthesia, Spinal / adverse effects
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Anesthesia, Spinal / instrumentation*
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Cesarean Section*
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Dura Mater / injuries
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Equipment Design
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Female
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Headache / prevention & control*
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Humans
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Needles*
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Postoperative Complications / prevention & control
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Pregnancy