Gulf Coast Pain
Management
Pain and Procedure Info
BLOOD
PATCH
You have just received
a blood patch procedure. This procedure was necessary because during
your previous epidural injection, a small amount of spinal fluid leaked
into your epidural space. This may have caused a severe headache, nausea
and/or vomiting. The blood patch acts like a band-aid and seals the
leak.
In
most instances, your symptoms will resolve immediately. Please rest for
the next 12 hours. Avoid straining for bowel movements and drink a lot
of caffeinated beverages.
