title: Identification of epidural space by drip method.
abstract: In 100 pregnant women, identification of the epidural space was performed by a modified drip method. A saline infusion was prepared, leaving the distal 40 cm of infusion tubing full of air, and then attached to the hub of a Tuohy needle. Accurate identification of the epidural space was accomplished in less than one minute in 95% of cases. There were no unintentional dural punctures. This technique has advantages over the hanging drop and the manual loss of resistance techniques.
authors.affiliation: Princess Ann Hospital, Southampton, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: M Z
authors.initials: MZ
authors.lastname: Michel
authors.forename: E G
authors.initials: EG
authors.lastname: Lawes
mesh_terms: D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000379:methods*; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy