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Full-Text Articles in Anesthesia and Analgesia
Bilateral Intracranial Subdural Hematoma Following Epidural Anesthesia, Eric B. Cox, Adaeza Onuoha
Bilateral Intracranial Subdural Hematoma Following Epidural Anesthesia, Eric B. Cox, Adaeza Onuoha
Central & West Texas and San Antonio GME Research Day 2026
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Low Unintended Dural Puncture Rate Using A Flush-Measure-Check-Advance Technique To Perform Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia In Parturients: A Quality Improvement Clinical Series, James Riopelle, Julie Gayle, Zubaer Anwar, Jeff Burton
Low Unintended Dural Puncture Rate Using A Flush-Measure-Check-Advance Technique To Perform Combined Spinal-Epidural Anesthesia In Parturients: A Quality Improvement Clinical Series, James Riopelle, Julie Gayle, Zubaer Anwar, Jeff Burton
School of Medicine Faculty Publications
Background: Reported rates of unintended dural puncture during performance of continuous epidural anesthesia (CEA) or combined spinal-epidural anesthesia (CSEA) have remained steady at approximately 0.5% to 1% since the 1970s. Methods: A modified method of inserting the Tuohy epidural catheterization needle was used during performance of CSEA in 393 parturients. A single staff/faculty anesthesiologist performed or supervised resident use of a flush-measure-check-advance Tuohy needle insertion algorithm. Results: The rate of evident Tuohy needle dural puncture during the series was 0%. One parturient experienced a post-dural puncture headache possibly because of intentional subarachnoid puncture with a very small diameter (25 gauge) …
Development Of A Protocol To Manage Postdural Puncture Headache, Ashley M. Shulman, Lynexis P. Mcvey
Development Of A Protocol To Manage Postdural Puncture Headache, Ashley M. Shulman, Lynexis P. Mcvey
Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects
In obstetric laboring patients, neuraxial anesthesia is a common form of analgesia. However, neuraxial procedures are not without risk. Accidental dural puncture (ADP) is a potential risk with any epidural procedure. Patients who experience ADP are at a greater risk of developing postdural puncture headache (PDPH). The presentation of PDPH is commonly described as a dull, throbbing, headache worsening upon standing and relieved with supine positioning (Patel et al., 2020). Symptoms of PDPH may range from mild to debilitating and develop within five days of ADP. A variety of treatment options exist for PDPH ranging from conservative to invasive. The …
Continuous Epidural Analgesia For Postoperative Pain Management: A Policy Analysis, Madison Nowell
Continuous Epidural Analgesia For Postoperative Pain Management: A Policy Analysis, Madison Nowell
Doctoral Projects
Postoperative pain management is a necessary component of the care of every surgical patient. Epidural analgesia is a widely used method to provide excellent postoperative pain relief and enhance postoperative recovery (Sawhney, 2012). Epidural analgesia is associated with fewer side effects than alternative pain management techniques; however, when epidural catheters are managed improperly, or pain is inadequately assessed, epidural analgesia fails to provide adequate pain relief (Deni et al., 2016). More than 80% of surgical patients experience moderate to severe postoperative pain, and 28 to 50% of these patients have a pain score greater than 6 out of 10 at …