[Effect of the type of an epidural catheter on the flow rate of a disposable balloon infuser].
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.
Okabayashi
K
K
Department of Anesthesiology, Osaka Medical College, Takatsuki.
Tanaka
M
M
Nakano
H
H
Akatsuka
M
M
Inamori
K
K
Hyodo
M
M
D015360:Analgesia, Epidural; D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D007260:Infusion Pumps