The Influence of Needle Diameter on Post Dural Puncture Headache

The Influence of Needle Diameter on Needle Failures and Post Dural Puncture Headache in Relation to Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery; a Prospective, Randomised Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether injection needle pen point type 'PP Gauge 25' should be recommended as a primary choice of needle (in stead of 'PP Gauge 27') for healthy pregnant women who at delivery (vaginal or cesarean section) get spinal anesthesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• healthy
• pregnant
• spinal anesthesia at delivery (vaginal delivery or cesarean section emergency grade 2-4)
• informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• chronic headache
• (attempt to) epidural anesthesia