• J Clin Anesth · Nov 2014

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    Greater occipital nerve block for postdural puncture headache (PDPH): A prospective audit of a modified guideline for the management of PDPH and review of the literature.

    • G Niraj, Aditi Kelkar, and Vandana Girotra.
    • Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Leicester General Hospital, Gwendolen Road, Leicester, LE5 4PW, UK. Electronic address: nirajgopinath@yahoo.co.uk.
    • J Clin Anesth. 2014 Nov 1;26(7):539-44.

    Study ObjectiveTo perform a prospective audit of the modified guideline for the management postdural puncture headache (PDPH) and present the results at 6 months.DesignProspective single-center audit.SettingUniversity hospital.Patients24 adult, ASA physical status 1, 2, and 3 patients presenting with PDPH in both the obstetric and nonobstetric setting.InterventionsEpidural blood patch (EBP) and bilateral greater occipital nerve blocks (GONB) were administered.MeasurementsHeadache scores, nausea scores, presence and severity of neck stiffness, tinnitus, photophobia, and any complications with either technique.Results24 patients were audited. Nineteen patients failed conservative management and were offered both GONB and EBP. One patient chose the EBP and was successfully treated. Of the 18 patients who received the GONB, headache resolved in 12 patients (66%). Six patients had a partial response to nerve block and were treated with an EBP.ConclusionGreater occipital nerve block with dexamethasone may have a role in the management of patients presenting with PDPH, who have failed conservative management. We present the results of our prospective audit and review the literature on GONB in the management of PDPH.Copyright © 2014 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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