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Incidence of postpartum headache and accidental dural puncture (ADP) and the need of blood patch in obese and non-obese parturients.
| OBESE (IMC > 30) | NON-OBESE (IMC < 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| Accidental dural puncture (ADP) | 5/1001 | 15/2652 |
| Postpartum headache | 8/1001 | 37/2652 |
| OBESE (IMC > 30) | NON-OBESE (IMC < 30) | |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOD PATCH | 2 (25%) | 22 (59,45%) |
| NO BLOOD PATCH | 6 (75%) | 15 (40,54%) |
