Assessment of the Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Post Dural Puncture Headache (PDPH) after Cesarean Section Delivery under Spinal Anesthesia

Abstract

Regional anesthesia is the favored methods of cesarean section delivery due to their safety to the mother, simplicity of the technique, lesser maternal risk and satisfactory postoperative analgesic effect [1-3]. However, Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) has been a problem for patients next to dural puncture which is the iatrogenic cause of patient’s morbidity in modern anesthesia, as well as pain management therapy after attempted epidural and spinal blocks [2]. It is believed to be caused through penetration of dura matter by spinal needle with continuous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow. The concern of the new born and bond of family member may be affected by the post operative headache [4].