Two Fluid Strategies for Prevention of Post-dural Puncture Headache

Comparison of Two Fluid Strategies for Prevention of Post-dural Puncture Headache After Cesarean Delivery

Postdural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication after cesarean delivery (CD). The role of peri-operative fluid therapy in prophylaxis against PDPH is unclear. The aim of this work is to compare restrictive versus liberal fluid therapy in prophylaxis against PDPH after CD

In this study, the investigators will compare restrictive fluid therapy and liberal fluid therapy in prophylaxis against postdural puncture headache.

The restrictive group will not receive preoperative fluid loading, and will receive intraoperative crystalloids at rate of 10 mL/Kg/hour followed by postoperative crystalloids at rate of 2 mL/Kg/hour for hours. The Liberal group will receive preoperative fluid loading of 5 mL/Kg, and will receive intraoperative crystalloids at rate of 10 mL/Kg/hour, followed by postoperative crystalloids at rate of 6 mL/Kg/hour.

Both groups will be compared regarding demographic data, total peri-operative fluids, incidence of postdural puncture headache, nausea, vomiting, and intraoperative hemodynamics (heart rate and systolic blood pressure) in addition to neonatal outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Full term
• Pregnant female
• Scheduled to elective cesarean delivery

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of migraine headache
• Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
• Cardiac morbidities,
• Baseline systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg
• Contraindication of regional anesthesia.
• Patients with more than one single attempt for spinal block