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Acupuncture for the Management of Postdural Puncture Headache: A Case Report
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https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.7453/gahmj.2015.010No data is associated with this publication.
Abstract
Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a recognized complication of neuraxial anesthesia. This case report documents 1 patient who developed PDPH following epidural anesthesia for postoperative pain control. The patient declined conventional treatments, including an epidural blood patch and intravenous caffeine. This report documents successful use of adjunct acupuncture for the management of PDPH. Additional research on acupuncture as a potential adjunctive therapy for PDPH is needed, particularly for patients who are reluctant to receive more invasive treatments.
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