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Sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) and greater occipital nerve block (GONB). a simple and effective way of managing PDPH.

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posted on 2023-05-08, 09:02 authored by J Thomas, Shankar Lal, ZH Chua

Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) occurs after a spinal tap procedure or an inadvertent lumbar puncture. It is a well-recognised complication of Labour epidural. PDPH is caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid from the spinal canal through the puncture site and results in headache, neck pain, and discomfort.

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Published Citation

Thomas J, Lal S, Chua ZH. Sphenopalatine ganglion block (SPGB) and greater occipital nerve block (GONB). a simple and effective way of managing PDPH. Ir Med J. 2023:116(2):738

Publication Date

23 February 2023

PubMed ID

37555806

Department/Unit

  • Beaumont Hospital

Publisher

Irish Medical Association

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  • Published Version (Version of Record)