title: [Effect of the type of an epidural catheter on the flow rate of a disposable balloon infuser].
abstract: We examined the effects of the bacterial filter and the type of epidural catheter on the flow rate of a disposable balloon infuser. The presence or absence of bacterial filters, and the material of the catheter did not influence the flow rate. On the other hand, the flow rate becomes smaller, as the diameter of the epidural catheter is reduced.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Okabayashi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tanaka
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Nakano
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Akatsuka
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Inamori
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hyodo
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D007260:Infusion Pumps