Guidelines for Management of Post-Procedural Headache after Epidural Use

Although uncommon, severe headaches, neck sitffness, and other symptoms may occur after epidural procedures (lumbar puncture). Join host, Geoff Wall, as he evaluates new guidelines for the management of these symptoms The GameChangerPost procedural headache can be severe and last up to two weeks or longer. Management includes standard pain medications but may require caffeine or application of a blood patch to prevent dural leak. HostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint Health ReferenceUppal V, Russell R, Sondekoppam R, et al. Consensus Practice Guidelines on Postdural Puncture Headache From a Multisociety, International Working Group: A Summary Report. JAMA Netw Open. 2023;6(8):e2325387. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.25387https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2808365 Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Discuss with patients the risk factors and symptoms of post-procedural headache 2. Discuss pain management strategies for post-procedural headache 0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-23-301-H01-PInitial release date: 9/18/2023Expiration date: 9/18/2024Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram