The double-catheter technique for intrathecal medication trial: a brief technical note and report of five cases.
A method for intrathecal (IT) trials using a double-catheter technique is described. This technique involves placement of an IT and epidural catheter simultaneously. The rationale for this technique is the ability to treat a postdural puncture headache promptly should one develop during the trial.
Burton
A W
AW
Department of Anesthesiology, Critical, and Palliative Care, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA. awburton@mdanderson.org
Hassenbusch
S J
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