Identification of the epidural space: stop using the loss of resistance to air technique!
Van de Velde
M
M
Department of Anesthesiology, University Hospitals Gasthuisberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Herestraat 49, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium. marc.vandevelde@uz.kuleuven.ac.be
D000328:Adult; D000767:Anesthesia, Epidural / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D000773:Anesthesia, Obstetrical; D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation / Q000009:adverse effects; D004388:Dura Mater / Q000293:injuries; D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000209:etiology; D004824:Epidural Space / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009609:Nitrous Oxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy; D011843:Radiculopathy / Q000209:etiology; D012965:Sodium Chloride
D018685:Anesthetics, Inhalation; D012965:Sodium Chloride; D009609:Nitrous Oxide