The effect of Pencan needle orientation on spinal anesthesia outcomes.

Eldor spinal needle versus Pencan spinal needle.

Comparative cyto-histological study of needle tip aspirates and entry sites after intravitreal injection using different needle types

A comparison of the cellular content of needle tip aspirates and entry sites after transconjunctival intravitreal injection (IVI) using different needle types was performed. White outbred rats and human cadaver eyes were used for IVI by hypodermic 27 gauge (G) and 30G needles, and spinal anesthesia Pencan 27G needles. Aspiration of vitreous for quantitative morphological and cell cultivation an...

Post spinal puncture headache, an old problem and new concepts: review of articles about predisposing factors

Post spinal puncture headache (PSPH) is a well known complication of spinal anesthesia. It occurs after spinal anesthesia induction due to dural and arachnoid puncture and has a significant effect on the patient’s postoperative well being. This manuscript is based on an observational study that runs on Babol University of Medical Sciences and review of literatures about current concepts about t...

The effect of aminophylline on prevention of post-spinal anesthesia headache in patients undergoing elective cesarean section: a randomized clinical trial

Background: The post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is a common complication in spinal anesthesia. Headache may occure seven days after dural puncture. The headache may be worsened in sitting position and be better in supine position. PDPH is common in younger and tall people. The incidence rate of PDPH related to the size of spinal needle and the number of try and decrease with small, cutting ...

Comparison of neonatal and maternal outcomes after cesarean delivery with general anesthesia and spinal anesthesia

 Aims and background: The choice of anesthesia for cesarean section depends on factors such as the cause of the operation, the degree of urgency of the operation and the patient’s desire. Following the choice of any of the methods either general anesthesia or spinal anesthesia for mother and baby will have consequences. The aim of this study was to compare maternal and neonatal outcomes afte...