Responses to the question ‘what barriers (if any) do you feel there are in the investigation of SIH?’
| Response | Respondents, n (%) (total=78) |
| Lack of awareness of imaging findings | 10 (13.2) |
| Lack of personnel able to perform myelography | 10 (13.2) |
| Lack of standardised investigation pathway/guideline | 9 (11.8) |
| Delays to MRI being performed | 9 (11.8) |
| Lack of neuroradiology expertise to interpret imaging | 7 (9.2) |
| Lack of access to MRI | 7 (9.2) |
| Lack of knowledge about SIH | 5 (6.6) |
| Lack of consensus on correct imaging protocol | 5 (6.6) |
| Limited sensitivity of the available investigations | 3 (3.9) |
| Length of MRI protocols | 3 (3.9) |
| Lumbar punctures performed inappropriately | 2 (2.6) |
| Contrast not given with brain MRI | 2 (2.6) |
| Lack of access to autonomic testing | 2 (2.6) |
| None | 9 (11.8) |
This question was asked of all respondents, regardless of specialty, provided they said they were aware of the syndrome of SIH. Responses are grouped according to theme.
Percentages shown are the proportion of all participants who responded to this question; respondents were able to state more than one barrier.
SIH, spontaneous intracranial hypotension.