• Occurrence of postdural puncture headache - A randomized controlled trial comparing 22G Sprotte and Quincke 

      Sjulstad, Ane Skaare; Odeh, Francis; Baloch, Farid; Berg, Diana Hristova; Arntzen, Kathrine Grønning; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-10-12)
      <i>Objective</i> - To assess the incidence of postdural puncture headache (PDPH) using 22-gauge atraumatic needle (Sprotte, 22GS) compared with 22-gauge traumatic needle (Quincke, 22GQ).<br><br> <i>Background</i> - Diagnostic lumbar puncture (dLP) is commonly complicated by PDPH. Despite evidence to support the use of 22GS, European neurologists seem to keep using 22GQ.<br><br> <i>Methods</i> ...
    • What is currently the best investigational approach to the patient with sudden-onset severe headache? 

      Sjulstad, Ane Skaare; Alstadhaug, Karl Bjørnar (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-11-11)
      <i>Presentation of Case</i> – Ane Skaare Sjulstad, MD, Adult Neurology Resident, Nordland Hospital, Bodø, Norway A 48‐year‐old man with no previous medical history suddenly experienced severe intense retro‐bulbar pain of pulsating character on the right side, and was seen in the emergency department 7 hours later. He was then alert and oriented, but in excruciating pain. There was no neck stiffness ...