Comparison of Two Spinal Needles Regarding Postdural Puncture Headache

Adiyaman University Research Hospital256 enrolled

Overview

The aim of the study is to observe the rate of postdural puncture headache observed after spinal anesthesia in cesarean section patients. Two kind of spinal anesthesia needles will be used: 1. 26 Gauge Quincke (cutting-tip needle) 2. 26 Gauge Atraucan (atraumatic needle) The investigators will observe: 1. Number of spinal punctures 2. Time required for the spinal anesthesia procedure Patients will be evaluated after 7 days for: 1. Headache 2. Backache

It is a known phenomenon that spinal anesthesia sometimes results in headache. The aim of the study is to observe the rate of postdural puncture headache observed after spinal anesthesia in cesarean section patients. Two kind of spinal anesthesia needles will be used: 1. 26 Gauge Quincke (cutting-tip needle) 2. 26 Gauge Atraucan (atraumatic needle) We will observe: 1. Number of spinal punctures 2. Time required for the spinal anesthesia procedure Patients will be evaluated after 7 days for: 1. Headache 2. Backache 2 kind of spinal anesthesia needles will be used, but no comparison will be made. This is an observational study. Although literature gives different rates of postdural puncture headache for these two needles, we observe the same rate of headache in our clinical practice. We want to define the real rate of postdural puncture headache in patients undergoing cesarean section with spinal anesthesia.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

256

Conditions

Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural, Headache Complications; Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural, in Pregnancy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Postdural Puncture Headache in Patients Receiving Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

Patients were observer for the symptoms of headache (PDPH) for 1 week. On the 1st postoperative day they were visited in the clinic. On the 7th postoperative day they were contacted by telephone and were asked about the symptoms.

Time frame: 1 week

Secondary Outcomes

Backache in Patients Receiving Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section

Patients were observer for the symptoms of postdural puncture backache for 1 week. On the 1st postoperative day they were visited in the clinic. On the 7th postoperative day they were contacted by telephone and were asked about the symptoms.