PubMed · 2268025
Are obstetric spinal headaches avoidable?
Abstract
In a prospective study of one hundred obstetric patients given spinal anaesthesia using either a 25 or 26 gauge spinal needle, a significantly greater incidence of spinal headache and blood patch was found in the 25-gauge group. It is concluded that a 26-gauge needle should be used when performing spinal anaesthetics for obstetric procedures.
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P Barker. 1990. Are obstetric spinal headaches avoidable?. https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x9001800426
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