Optimal management in patients undergoing caesarean section in spinal anaesthesia
Authors:
MUDr. Marek Ľubušký; Ph.D. 1; MUDr. Emil Berta 2; MUDr. Martin Procházka; Ph.D. 1; MUDr. Oldřich Marek 2; prof. MUDr. Milan Kudela, CSc. 1
Authors‘ workplace:
Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika LF UP a FN Olomouc
1; Klinika anestezie a resuscitace LF UP a FN Olomouc
2
Published in:
Prakt Gyn 2007; 11(1): 11-15
Overview
At absence of contra-indications spinal blockade is prefered method of anaesthesia for patients undergoing caesarean section. Incidence of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is significantly higher in pregnant women and in puerperal period compared to general population. Use of appropriate needles for spinal blockade and adequate level of anaesthesiologist´s skills lead to lower incidence of PDPH after caesarean section performed in spinal anaesthesia.
Key words:
caesarean section, spinal blockade, post-dural puncture headache, PDPH, epidural blood patch
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