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Is this right?
Pt did have a postanesthetic migraine and it was felt this
Tue Dec 23, 2003 11:56

could be from the spinal. Anesthesia was consulted and the options of a "patch" was discussed at length with pt. It was felt that we could either proceed with this "procedure" or continue with rest, analagesics, and increased fluid intake, of which pt decided to go forward with.

Is a patch a procedure for migraines?

passthru
See if this fits...sm
Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:01

blood patch--a method of stopping postspinal tap headaches. The patient's own blood is injected into the epidural space and seals the hole in the dura made by the spinal tap needle. This prevents leakage of cerebrospinal fluid, the cause of the headache pain, also called postspinal headache. (Vera Pyle)

sublime
Possibly referring to a blood patch? nm
Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:01

x

clearly.
thanks to you both....that must be it, he says it pretty (nm)
Tue Dec 23, 2003 12:30

Anonymous
Definitely!!! Blood patch..had one myself ... (nm)
Tue Dec 23, 2003 14:51