Epidural Blood Patching of spinal CSF leaks

Non-targeted and targeted blood (+/-fibrin) patching in the management of spinal CSF leaks is delivered by Dr Ayman Qureshi a CSF leak specialist and will explore the following areas: The role in the typical patient pathway of epidural blood patches What to expect when coming for a blood patch - before, during, and after the procedure, expected benefits and risks, post-procedure care (e.g. positioning, duration of bed rest etc.) Targeted blood and fibrin patching - when can and can't this be done, expected benefits, risks, what to expect. Dr Qureshi is a consultant neuroradiologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery. This webinar has been scheduled due to a high level of interest among the CSF leak community on this topic. It will provide an opportunity to understand the evidence for blood patching, when it is appropriate, and how as patients we can collaborate with the healthcare provider to optimise outcomes following these types of procedures.