When my postpartum patient comes back to triage with a spinal headache. 💉🤕Spinal (or post-dural puncture) headaches can happen after an epidural or spinal anesthesia if spinal fluid leaks through a tiny hole in the dura. ✨What it feels like: •Pain that worsens when sitting or standing •Relief when lying flat •May include neck stiffness, nausea, or dizziness ✨How it’s treated:💧Hydration caffeine 🩺Pain medication 🩸Epidural blood patch — your own blood seals the leak and restores pressure ⚖️It

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A blood patch is a medical technique where a small amount of a patient’s own blood is injected into the epidural space of the spine. This procedure is most commonly used to treat spinal headaches, which can occur after a spinal tap or spinal anesthesia. By injecting blood, the procedure helps to form a clot, sealing any leaks in the cerebrospinal fluid and alleviating pain. The process is typically quick and can provide immediate relief | Precision Care Medical & Sports Performance