Buprenorphine Improves the Efficacy of Bupivacaine in Nerve Plexus Block; A Double Blind Randomized Evaluation in Subclavian Perivascular Brachial Block Authors: Dr. Ashok Jadon, MD, DNB (Sr. Consultant and HOD Anaesthesia)* Dr. M R Panigrahi, MD (Consultant Anaesthesia & Intensive Care)** Dr. S S Parida (Sr. Consultant Anaesthesia)* Dr. Swastika Chakraborty, MD (Cons...

POST DURAL PUNCTURE HEADACHE (PDPH) Dr. Ashok Jadon MD, DNB Sr. Consultant Anaesthesia Tata Motors Hospital Jamshedpur INTRODUCTION PDPH results from CSF leakage through a puncture site in the dura, which allows the brain to sag within the cranium, resulting in traction on pain-sensitive intracranial vessels. PDPH can occur following spinal anaesthesia(SA), dural ...

Abstract We have described an easy and practical technique to reduce the incidence of post dural puncture headache (PDPH) after accidental dural puncture. The intrathecal catheter provides a conduit for administration of appropriate local anaesthetic for rapid onset of intraoperative surgical anaesthesia and postoperative pain relief. This procedure also avoids the risks associated with a rep...