Comparative evaluation of nebulised dexmedetomidine vs fentanyl for the treatment of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) in parturients after caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia: A randomised controlled study.

Amarjeet Kumar Chandni Sinha Kunal Singh Monika Anant Ajeet Kumar Poonam Kumari

Published in: Indian journal of anaesthesia (2024)

Dexmedetomidine nebulisation resulted in effective reduction in PDPH symptoms and pain scores. Nebulisation with fentanyl did not alleviate PDPH symptoms when compared to the control group.

Keyphrases

clinical trial
cardiac surgery
chronic pain
spinal cord
open label
pain management
double blind
randomized controlled trial
ultrasound guided