Management of Postdural Puncture Headache

Aug 19, 2016 by in ANESTHESIA Comments Off on Management of Postdural Puncture Headache

I. Scope of the problem II. Pathophysiology A. Meningeal traction B. Cerebral vasodilation III. Risk factors for postdural puncture headache A. Unmodifiable risk factors B. Modifiable risk factors IV. Diagnosis…

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Obstetric Medications

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4.   Route of administration/dose a.   Terbutaline can be administered intravenously (IV) or subcutaneously (SC). However, it is most commonly administered by intermittent injection in doses of 0.25 mg every 20 to 30…

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Nonobstetric Surgery during Pregnancy

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An association between benzodiazepine use and oral cleft anomalies was reported in the 1970s, but later case-control and prospective studies failed to demonstrate a relationship between oral cleft anomalies and…

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Impact of Neuraxial Analgesia on Obstetric Outcomes

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CLINICAL PEARLNeuraxial analgesia provides superior pain relief to the mother during labor and delivery and conveys other significant benefits.          II.Effects of neuraxial analgesia on the progress of labor A. Observational…

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