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Experiences with epidural blood patch

J S Crawford

    Anaesthesia
    |May 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Post-dural puncture headaches are common after spinal anesthesia. A blood patch is highly effective in treating these headaches, with a very low failure rate.

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    Area of Science:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a significant complication following spinal anesthesia.
    • Inadvertent dural puncture during epidural procedures can also lead to PDPH.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of the autologous blood patch in treating post-dural puncture headaches.
    • To determine the optimal volume and technique for blood patch injection.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 116 patients experiencing postural headaches.
    • Administration of autologous blood patches, typically 20 ml, to patients with PDPH.
    • Blood cultures were obtained prior to blood patch injection.

    Main Results:

    • 66 patients developed postural headaches after inadvertent dural puncture, and 50 after spinal block.
    • Autologous blood patch treatment was successful in 97 out of 98 patients treated.
    • The study suggests a 20 ml blood volume is advisable unless patient discomfort occurs during injection.

    Conclusions:

    • Autologous blood patch is a highly effective treatment for post-dural puncture headaches.
    • Prophylactic use of blood patches and using the epidural catheter for injection are not recommended.

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