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What is the proper placement/removal process of an epidural catheter?

April 26, 2017catheter epidural placement process Removal

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What is the proper placement/removal process of an epidural catheter?

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For instructions on proper epidural placement and removal procedures, read the instructions for use (IFUs). They are included with all of Arrow’s epidural products. Please read them before placing or removing our catheter. Additional references: Grass J.A., Haider N., Group M., et al. Incidence of complications related to epidural catheterization and maintenance for postoperative analgesia. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management 23(3)108, 1998. Jongleux E.F., Miller R., Freeman A. An entrapped epidural catheter in a postpartum patient. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management 23(6) 615-617, 1998. Pierre H.L., Block B.M., Wu C.L. Case report: difficult removal of a wire-reinforced epidural catheter. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 15:140-141, 2003.