Comparison of Quincke and Pencil-point bevels in 25-G needles regarding post dural puncture headache in Caesarean Section.

Comparison of Quincke and Pencil-point bevels in 25-G needles regarding post dural puncture headache in Caesarean Section.

Authors

  • S Z HAIDER
  • Y SAEED
  • M AKRAM
  • S KHAWAJA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4238

Keywords:

Post dural puncture headache, spinal anaesthesia, pencil point needle, Quincke needle and caesarean section.

Abstract

Objective: To compare two types of spinal needles for incidence of post dural puncture headache (PDPH) after Caesarean Section under spinal anaesthesia. Design: A comparative observational study. Place and duration of study: This study was conducted at Jinnah Hospital Lahore from March 2004 to August 2004. Material and Methods: Twenty five parturient planned to undergo elective caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia were randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group P was anaesthetized using pencil point needle while group Q utilized Quincke needle. Results: Both groups were observed for post dural puncture headache for three days.

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01/20/2021

How to Cite

HAIDER, S. Z. ., SAEED, Y. ., AKRAM, M. ., & KHAWAJA, S. . (2021). Comparison of Quincke and Pencil-point bevels in 25-G needles regarding post dural puncture headache in Caesarean Section. Annals of King Edward Medical University, 11(2), 81–82. https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v11i2.4238

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