Spinal Anaesthesia in Young Patients: Evaluation of Needle Gauge and Design on Technical Problems and Postdural Puncture Headache

摘要

Background: The well-known complication of spinal anaesthesia, postdural puncture headache (PDPH), is especially troublesome in young patients. The needle gauge and configuration of needle tip appear to be the important factors in reducing the incidence of PDPH; however it may increase the incidence of technical problems.