Abstract

The 22 gauge (22G) spinal needle has been used extensively for both diagnostic lumbar puncture and administration of spinal anaesthesia. A significant complication of these procedures is a postdural puncture headache (PDPH). Other factors influencing the choice of needle size are ease of operator use, failure rate and CSF flow rates.

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