Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3250403 | The Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2008 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Lumbar puncture is a diagnostic procedure commonly performed by emergency physicians. Post-dural puncture headaches occur frequently after this procedure and can be associated with significant morbidity and, occasionally, even death. There is also a lot of variation in how post-dural puncture headaches are treated once they occur. This article seeks to examine the science behind post-dural puncture headaches, their prevention and treatment.
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Authors
Robert L. Frank,