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. 2017 Apr 7;2017(4):CD010807. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010807.pub2

NCT01821807.

Trial name or title 'Comparison of two spinal needles regarding postdural puncture headache'
Methods Time perspective: prospective
Participants Inclusion Criteria:
 ‐ Pregnant female patients between 18‐40 years old undergoing caesarean section
 ‐ Patient accepting spinal anaesthesia
 Exclusion Criteria:
 ‐ Infection at the spinal needle insertion cite
 ‐ Coagulability disorder
 ‐ Patient not accepting the procedure
Age minimum: 18 Years
 Age maximum: 40 Years
 Gender: Female
Interventions Two kind of spinal anaesthesia needles will be used:
  1. 26 Gauge Quincke (cutting‐tip needle)

  2. 26 Gauge Atraucan (atraumatic needle)

Outcomes Post‐dural puncture headache in patients receiving spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section (time frame: 1 week)
Backache in patients receiving spinal anaesthesia for caesarean section (time frame: 1 week)
Starting date June 2013
Contact information Ruslan Abdullayev
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