Puncture wounds are a common cause of minor trauma in children. These injuries can lead to serious infectious complications if not managed properly, especially if there is involvement of the plantar surface of the foot.1 There is a striking paucity of data in the pediatric literature on the management of plantar puncture wounds. This review on the evaluation and management of plantar puncture w...

Postdural puncture back pain has a reported incidence ranging from 2% to 29% following the administration of a spinal anesthetic. The purpose of this investigation was to compare the back pain and patient satisfaction scores after the administration of a spinal anesthetic with or without the use of an 18-gauge introducer needle. Eighty-four men and women were randomly assigned to either control...

The appearance of a subdural hematoma (SDH) following spinal anesthesia is a serious and rare complication which mandates prompt diagnosis, although the treatment modalities are not well codified. Patients with post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) non-responsive to conservative measures and/or those patients with a change of the character of the headache should be considered seriously. In sympto...

Spinal anesthesia is often the preferred technique of anesthesia for cesarean delivery. It is a simple procedure with rapid onset and deep sensory block effect that produces excellent operating conditions (1). As a complication of spinal anesthesia, post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is caused by the needle penetration of the dura matter and loss of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). During the postpa...