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Postdural Puncture Headache After Spinal Anesthesia for Cesarean Section, Two Different Needles.
In Brief
An observational study for Anesthesia; Adverse Effect, Spinal and Epidural, Headache and Complications; Anesthesia, Spinal and Epidural, in Pregnancy. Completed, enrolled 256 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
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