The magnitude of post-dural puncture headache After spinal Anesthesia

This book discuss about the prevalence of Post-Dural puncture headache/PDPH and associated factor after spinal anesthesia in patient undergoing orthopedic and urological procedure in Black Lion referral Hospital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Different Factor was tested for association with post-dural puncture headache but only number of spinal attempt and gauge of the spinal needle was was found significantly associated with post-dural puncture headache. Recommendation was forwarded to different stake holders to decrease the prevalence of PDPH in the hospital.

Autorentext

My name is Dawit Tafesse, graduated from Jimma University with BSc degree in Anesthesia and after two year of clinical and academic career, I got my MSc degree in Anesthesia from Addis Ababa University. Currently am working in Dire Dawa University as a Lecturer, Department head and researcher in Dire Dawa Ethiopia.