Original Article

Incidence of Postdural Puncture Headache and Backache, and Success Rate of Dural Puncture: Comparison of Two Spinal Needle Designs

Objectives: The goal of this randomized study was to compare the incidence of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) and postdural puncture backache (PDPB), and the success rate between two small-gauge spinal needle designs used in women undergoing subarachnoid block anesthesia. Methods: After Institutional Review Board approval, 215 patients presenting for tubal…