Comparison of 27‐gauge (0.41‐mm) Whitacre and Quincke spinal needles with respect to post‐dural puncture headache and non‐dural puncture headache

Abstract

True PDPH seldom occurs when a 27-G (0.41 mm) spinal needle is used, although postoperatively a non-specific headache is common. Using the 27-G (0.41 mm) Whitacre spinal needle further reduced the incidence of PDPH. Thus, we recommend routine use of the 27-G (0.41 mm) Whitacre spinal needle when performing spinal anaesthesia.