title: Spinal headache: cause and care.
abstract: Patients undergoing spinal anesthesia or myelography are at risk for developing a spinal headache that can be incapacitating and anxiety producing. Nursing staff knowledgeable about spinal headaches can contribute to the patient's recovery. This article discusses the etiology, symptoms, treatment, and appropriate nursing care for a patient with a spinal headache.
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Kalbach
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects*