New York—An alternative approach to traditional epidural blood patch administration in patients with post–dural puncture headache who have an indwelling catheter has passed its first test.
Although current fine-gauge needles have reduced the incidence of PDPH, the adverse event still occurs, and depends on several factors, including needle size and type, patient demographics, and the experience level of the proceduralist.
When PDPH is treated via an epidural blood patch, the procedure