[Dealing with (no longer) needed narcotics in the outpatient palliative care setting].

Background: For the provision of home care for dying patients the availability of potent pain medication is essential. The aim of this survey directed at community palliative care physicians was to assess and evaluate the current situation of provision and supply of pain medication in the community palliative care setting, including hospices and specialised palliative care teams.

Material And Methods: A total of 489 palliative care doctors were identified from registers held by the Practitioners Associations.

[Epidural blood patch for the treatment of postspinal puncture headache. Successful therapy after 6 weeks following accidental dura perforation in obstetric PDA].

The frequency of postspinal headaches after accidental puncture of the subarachnoid space with 16-18 G Tuohy needles is reported at 59-85%. A case of postspinal headache syndrome persisting over a period of 6 weeks following epidural anaesthesia during labour is described. The treatment is discussed.