P. 68 Neurological complications after epidural catheter insertion for labour analgesia: an observational study including more than 92% of deliveries in Malta

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Introduction: Neuraxial techniques are the gold standard for labour analgesia. However, these techniques are not risk-free. Particularly, the incidence of accidental dural puncture (ADP), predisposing to the development of post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), is considered a standard of care in many units. [1] Plaat, F. Regional analgesia during labour. In: Chereshneva M, Johnston C, Calvin JR, Peden CJ, editors. Raising the Standards: RCoA quality improvement compendium. London: Royal College of Anaesthesia;2020.248-9. Google Scholar Our centre caters for over 4000 births annually and has a dedicated obstetric anaesthetist round the clock. All procedures carried out by obstetric anaesthetists are recorded in a paper logbook.