| Intrathecal catheter insertion during labour reduces the risk of post-dural puncture headache. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9466026 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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PURPOSE: To describe the anaesthetic management and report the incidence of PDPH in three parturients who had experienced accidental dural puncture during labour and the subsequent deliberate intrathecal insertion of an epidural catheter. CLINICAL FEATURES: Inadvertent dural puncture with a 16-gauge Tuohy needle occurred during the first stage of labour at 3-4 cm cervical dilatation in all three women. The 20-gauge epidural catheter was immediately inserted into the subarachnoid space after accidental dural penetration. Intermittent intrathecal injections of lidocaine or bupivacaine with fentanyl were administered to provide analgesia during labour and delivery. Two of the women had spontaneous vaginal deliveries, whereas Caesarean section was performed in one case due to acute fetal distress during the second stage of labour. The intrathecal catheter was left in-situ for 13-19 hr after delivery and the women were questioned daily for symptoms of PDPH. None of the three women developed PDPH after dural puncture and intrathecal catheterisation with the epidural catheter. CONCLUSION: Immediate intrathecal insertion of the epidural catheter after accidental dural puncture during labour proved to be an effective prophylactic technique to prevent PDPH in these three parturients. |
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Authors:
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K C Dennehy; O P Rosaeg |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthésie Volume: 45 ISSN: 0832-610X ISO Abbreviation: Can J Anaesth Publication Date: 1998 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-03-19 Completed Date: 1998-03-19 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8701709 Medline TA: Can J Anaesth Country: CANADA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 42-5 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anaesthesia, Ottawa Civic Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Analgesia, Epidural / adverse effects*, instrumentation Analgesia, Obstetrical / adverse effects*, instrumentation Analgesics, Opioid / therapeutic use Anesthetics, Local / therapeutic use Bupivacaine / therapeutic use Catheterization / instrumentation* Cesarean Section Delivery, Obstetric Dura Mater / injuries Female Fentanyl / therapeutic use Headache / prevention & control* Humans Incidence Injections, Spinal / instrumentation* Labor Stage, First Labor, Obstetric* Lidocaine / therapeutic use Needles / adverse effects Pregnancy Risk Factors Spinal Puncture / adverse effects*, instrumentation Time Factors |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Analgesics, Opioid; 0/Anesthetics, Local; 137-58-6/Lidocaine; 2180-92-9/Bupivacaine; 437-38-7/Fentanyl |
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Comment In:
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Can J Anaesth. 1998 Jan;45(1):6-9
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