The Effect of Patient Position on Postdural Puncture Headache

Phase IV Study of Application Position During Spinal Anesthesia

We aimed to investigate the association between the position in which spinal anesthesia was performed and postdural puncture headache occurrence.

Records of patients who underwent caesarean section between January, 2013 and November, 2013 with spinal anesthesia will be retrospectively examined. Demographic data of patients, comorbid diseases, position of patient while performing spinal anesthesia, the number of spinal puncture attempts will be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients older than 18 years were included

Exclusion Criteria:

• Conversion to general anesthesia was the exclusion criteria.