Expert Consensus
Interpretation of the international multidisciplinary consensus and practice guidelines on postdural puncture headache
Wu Qi, Liao Xingzhi, Bo Lulong, Deng Xiaoming
Published 2024-04-15
Cite as Int J Anesth Resus, 2024, 45(4): 337-341. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn321761-20231007-01006
Abstract
Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a complication following unintentional dural puncture during epidural analgesia, or intentional dural puncture during spinal anesthesia, diagnostic or interventional neuraxial procedures. Due to the lack of structured recommendations in previous reviews on the prevention and treatment of PDPH, in August 2023, six academic societies including the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine released the "Consensus practice guidelines on postdural puncture headache from a multisociety, international working group". This evidence-based guideline provides a comprehensive overview, and address 10 questions regarding the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of PDPH, resulting in 47 recommendations and 37 statements. This review aims to summarize and interpret the key points of the guidelines, in order to increase awareness among anesthesiologists about new strategies for PDPH prevention and management in China.
Key words:
Postdural puncture headache; Complication; Intraspinal anesthesia; Cerebrospinal fluid leakage; Guidelines
Contributor Information
Wu Qi
Faculty of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital Affiliated to Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
Department of Anesthesiology, the 904th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Wuxi 214000, China
Liao Xingzhi
Department of Anesthesiology, the 904th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force, Wuxi 214000, China
Bo Lulong
Faculty of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital Affiliated to Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China
Deng Xiaoming
Faculty of Anesthesiology, the First Hospital Affiliated to Naval Medical University, Shanghai 200433, China