False statement about post-dural puncture headache (PDPH): March 2011
Ans. D: Headache is relieved in sitting/ standing position Post spinal headache usually presents after 12-24 hours (corresponds to time when the patient stas sitting after operation) PDPH: It occurs due to low CSF pressure/CSF leak Last 7-10 days "Sprottee needle/Whitcare needle" reduces risk of PDPH
Breech of dura
Onset of headache is usually 12-72 hours following procedure
Commonly occipito-frontal in location
Headache is relieved in sitting/ standing position