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Epidural blood patch - myths and legends

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Paech, M. Epidural blood patch - myths and legends. Can J Anesth 52 (Suppl 1), R47 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03023087

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Keywords

  • Autologous Blood
  • Intracranial Hypotension
  • Dural Puncture
  • Cauda Equina Syndrome
  • Obstetric Anesthesia