International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 154

Research Paper | Medicine Science | India | Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2017


Incidence of Postdural Puncture Headache in Patients Undergoing Lower Segment Ceasserian Section

Dr Sanjot Ninave [2] | Dr Pooja Verma


Abstract: Spinal anesthesia is the most commonly performed anesthesia technique in patients undergoing cesarean sections. Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is one of the common complications following spinal anesthesia more so in obstetric patients. It is preventable complication, hence a study was undertaken to know the incidence of PDPH in patients undergoing cesarean sections.100 patients belonging to ASA grade I & II, age group ranging from 20-40 years who are subjected to LSCS were considered for the study. Study was conducted at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Hospital, attached to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College. Inj Bupivacaine H 0.5 % is injected at L3-L4 level using 23 & 25G Quincke needle.


Keywords: Spinal anesthesia, LSCS, Postdural Puncture headache PDPH, 23 & 25Gauge Quincke needle


Edition: Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2017,


Pages: 532 - 534


How to Download this Article?

You Need to Register Your Email Address Before You Can Download the Article PDF


How to Cite this Article?

Dr Sanjot Ninave, Dr Pooja Verma, "Incidence of Postdural Puncture Headache in Patients Undergoing Lower Segment Ceasserian Section", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 6 Issue 1, January 2017, pp. 532-534, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=ART20164064

Similar Articles with Keyword 'Spinal anesthesia'

Downloads: 118

Case Studies, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 12, December 2015

Pages: 2040 - 2042

Successful Spinal Anaesthesia in Patient of Achondroplasia Undergoing Lower Segment Cesarean Section

Vinod Kumar Srivastava [2] | Sumita Kumari | Shefali Gautam | Rita Wahal

Share this Article

Downloads: 119 | Weekly Hits: ⮙1 | Monthly Hits: ⮙1

Research Paper, Medicine Science, India, Volume 4 Issue 1, January 2015

Pages: 2386 - 2389

Comparison between Dexmedetomidine and Clonidine as an Adjuvant to Spinal Anesthesia in Abdominal Hysterectomy

Gunjan Jain [2] | Dinesh Chauhan | Grishma Chauhan | R.M. Upadhyaya

Share this Article
Top