Department of Health Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Posters, Speeches, Lectures, etc.
Title
Obstetric Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headaches (PDPH): Less Invasive Alternatives to Epidural Blood Patches (EBP)
Conference Title
ASA(American Society of Anesthesiologists)
Location
New Orleans, LA
Date of original Performance / Presentation
10-23-2022
Abstract
Neuraxial labor analgesia for vaginal delivery or cesarean section is performed in more than 71% of women in the United States. Postdural puncture headache(PDPH) is a relatively common complication of neuraxial anesthesia. Epidural blood patch (EBP) is considered the gold standard treatment, and although EBP is a highly effective intervention, it is not without risk. There is growing evidence that less invasive alternative treatments, such as combined use of atropine and neostigmine have effectively relieved PDPH where traditional, conservative methods have failed. The goal is to discover the best method in preventing PDPH and less invasive treatment alternatives compared to the gold standard EB.
Disciplines
Anesthesia and Analgesia | Anesthesiology | Medicine and Health Sciences
Keywords
Post dural puncture headaches, epidural blood patch, alternative treatments
NSUWorks Citation
Regan, Andrea M.; Amin, Molly; Brainin, Josue MD; and Patel, Sanjeev MD, "Obstetric Treatment of Post Dural Puncture Headaches (PDPH): Less Invasive Alternatives to Epidural Blood Patches (EBP)" (2023). Department of Health Sciences Faculty Proceedings, Presentations, Posters, Speeches, Lectures, etc.. 602.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/hpd_hs_facpres/602