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BD® Whitacre spinal needles

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Overview

The BD® Whitacre Needles are manufactured with proprietary needle tipping, side-port and unique low-glare hub technologies.

They are available in different sizes with lengths ranging from 90 mm to 119 mm and gauges from 22 G to 27 G. High flow BD® Whitacre needles improve flow rate and speed of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) visualisation1.

  • Better post-operative patient experience
  • Enhanced precision
  • From a trusted partner
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Features and Benefits

Better post-operative patient experience

With BD® Whitacre spinal needles that minimize the risk of postdural puncture headache (PDPH)2,3,4

Enhanced precision

With BD® spinal needles that enable visualization of CSF, aiding proper needle placement.

From a trusted partner

With a range of products and configurations to meet Anaesthesia needs throughout your facility.

BD® Whitacre needles yield a distinct tactile "click" or "pop" as the pencilpoint penetrates the dura, alerting the clinician of proper placement.

Pencil-point needles like the BD® Whitacre spinal needles have been shown to minimize the risk of PDPH compared to larger gauge, cutting-point needles²˒³˒⁴.

The BD® Whitacre spinal needle is supported by 25+ independent published studies.

BD® Whitacre spinal needles’ clear hubs enable anaesthesiologists to visualize CSF for proper needle placement.

Precision-formed side hole helps directional flow of anesthetic agents and helps reduce the possibility of straddling the dura⁵.

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Please note, not all products, services or features of products and services may be available in your local area. Please check with your local BD representative.

References
  1. Carson DF, Serpell MG. Clinical characteristics of commonly used spinal needles. Anaesthesia. 1995;50(6):523-525.
  2. Buettner J, Wresch KP, Klose R. Postdural puncture headache: comparison of 25-gauge Whitacre and Quincke needles. Reg Anesth. 1993; 18(3): 166–169.
  3. Corbey MP, Bach AB, Lech K, et al. Grading of severity of postdural puncture headache after 27-gauge Quincke and Whitacre needles. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 1997; 41(6): 779–784.
  4. Santanen U, Rautoma P, Luurila H, et al. Comparison of 27-gauge (0.41-mm) Whitacre and Quincke spinal needles with respect to post-dural puncture headache and non-dural puncture headache. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2004; 48(4): 474–479.
  5. Urmey WF, Stanton J, Bassin P, Sharrock NE. The Direction of the Whitacre Needle Aperture Affects the Extent and Duration of Isobaric Spinal Anesthesia. Anesth Analg 1997;84:33-41

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References
  1. Carson DF, Serpell MG. Clinical characteristics of commonly used spinal needles. Anaesthesia. 1995;50(6):523-525.
  2. Buettner J, Wresch KP, Klose R. Postdural puncture headache: comparison of 25-gauge Whitacre and Quincke needles. Reg Anesth. 1993; 18(3): 166–169.
  3. Corbey MP, Bach AB, Lech K, et al. Grading of severity of postdural puncture headache after 27-gauge Quincke and Whitacre needles. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 1997; 41(6): 779–784.
  4. Santanen U, Rautoma P, Luurila H, et al. Comparison of 27-gauge (0.41-mm) Whitacre and Quincke spinal needles with respect to post-dural puncture headache and non-dural puncture headache. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2004; 48(4): 474–479.
  5. Urmey WF, Stanton J, Bassin P, Sharrock NE. The Direction of the Whitacre Needle Aperture Affects the Extent and Duration of Isobaric Spinal Anesthesia. Anesth Analg 1997;84:33-41

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