ArticleSaudi journal of anaesthesia
A randomized control study to assess the efficacy of the sphenopalatine ganglion block in patients with post dural puncture headache.
Article in Saudi journal of anaesthesia. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07354464 (Efficacy of Sphenopalatine Block Compared to Blood Patch in the Management of Post-dural Puncture Headaches), which is not on this map. Cited by 4 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Efficacy of Sphenopalatine Block Compared to Blood Patch in the Management of Post-dural Puncture Headaches
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- Trans-nasal sphenopalatine ganglion block for post-dural puncture headache management: a meta-analysis of randomized trials.Brazilian journal of anesthesiology (Elsevier)Pooled it
- Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block: A Potential Intervention for Drug-Refractory Allergic Rhinitis.Clinical case reports · 2025Article
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- Reflections on: Sphenopalatine ganglion block in patients with post-dural puncture headache.Saudi journal of anaesthesiaArticle
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Abstract
Background: Post dural puncture headache (PDPH) delays discharge from hospital. We studied the efficacy of sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) block, a novel technique in management of PDPH using 0.25% Ropivacaine. Methodology: Forty patients presenting with PDPH after urological procedures under spinal anaesthesia were randomized into two groups: Group C and Group S. Group C received conservative treatment with bed rest, adequate hydration and caffeine 200 mg 6 Results: Demographic data, onset of PDPH, needle size, intervention time were statistically insignificant. Total paracetamol consumption was significantly reduced in SPG group. Headache pain score was significantly low in Group S up to 54 hours. Patient satisfaction score was statistically better in Group S. Mean block onset time was 12 minutes. One patient in Group C required Epidural blood patch. Conclusion: SPG block is an effective alternative in managing patients with PDPH. The need for epidural blood patch is greatly reduced using SPG block. Procedural safety, immediate and sustained pain relief make it an evolving treatment modality for PDPH.
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