Comparing the Incidence of Postdural Puncture Headache After Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture due to 22 Gauge Standard Versus 25 Gauge Atraumatic Needle : A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract

*Correspondence to: Ashok Kumar Phani Medical Officer 250 Bed General Hospital Chattogram, Bangladesh. Mobile : +88 01715 84 76 47 Email : ashokphani5@gmail.com Abstract Background: There is growing evidence that the incidence of Postdural Puncture Headache (PDPH) after Lumber Puncture (LP) with the smaller, non-cutting needle is less. Nevertheless, larger, cutting needles are still widely used for this procedure in Bangladesh. The aim of this study was to compare the incidence and severity of PDPH between 22 G standard needle and 25 G atraumatic needle for diagnostic LP in patients with neurological symptoms.