Tunnelled epidural catheters for routine use: description of a technique.
A simple technique for routine tunnelling of epidural catheters is described. It represents a simplified version of subcutaneous tunnelling as commonly performed in chronic pain patients. In 200 obstetric and gynaecological patients to date, only two catheters have become dislodged prematurely.
Pavy
T J
TJ
Department of Anaesthesia, King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women, Subiaco, Western Australia.
D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016362:Analgesia, Obstetrical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001458:Bandages; D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D002408:Catheters, Indwelling; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009339:Needles; D011247:Pregnancy; D019736:Prostheses and Implants