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A Simple Modification of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Treatment of Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Series

Authors :
Tapas Kumar Singh
Divya Srivastava
Tanvi Bhargava
Amit Rastogi
Abhishek Kumar
Source :
Anesthesia, Essays and Researches
Publication Year :
2021
Publisher :
Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2021.

Abstract

To evaluate the efficacy of modified sphenopalatine ganglion block (MSPGB) to reduce the severity of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH). Five adult patients of both genders with age >18 years having PDPH intractable to conservative management were given modified sphenopalatine block in the postoperative period, and numeric rating scale (NRS) was recorded at regular intervals till the hospital discharge. MSPGB is a simple, noninvasive technique that provides instantaneous symptomatic relief in PDPH.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
22297685 and 02591162
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Anesthesia, Essays and Researches
Accession number :
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