patient should lie flat for 3-4 hours to enable healing of dural tear and restoration of CSF pressure; with small needles, a shorter period may be sufficient
heavy exercise to be avoided for first 24 hours
encourage fluids, simple analgesia and bed rest for mild headaches; severe or persistent headaches must be assessed with a view to CT for possible subdural haematoma
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