Localization of epidural space: A review of available technologies
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2017 Although epidural analgesia is widely used for pain relief, it is associated with a significant failure rate. Loss of resistance technique, tactile feedback from the needle, and surface landmarks are traditionally used to guide the epidural needle tip ...
Hesham Elsharkawy +2 more
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Adhesions in the epidural space caused by frequent epidural blocks [PDF]
JA Clinical Reports, 2017 We report a case of adhesions in the epidural space caused by more than 200 times epidural blocks that were observed with epiduroscopy. A 41-year-old man had repeatedly undergone lumbar epidural blocks to treat pain in his leg, resulting in decreased efficacy of the epidural block.
Nobuhiro Shimada +5 more
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In vivo images of the epidural space with two- and three-dimensional optical coherence tomography in a porcine model. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 BACKGROUND:No reports exist concerning in vivo optical coherence tomography visualization of the epidural space and the blood patch process in the epidural space.
Wen-Chuan Kuo +3 more
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Ultrasound: A novel alternative technique for cervical epidural space visualization—A pilot study [PDF]
Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia, 2023 Background: Neuraxial ultrasound (US), a newer modality, can be used for neuraxial imaging, helping in visualizing and aiding in epidural space catheterization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the US for cervical epidural access and
Omshubham G Asai +4 more
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Imaging in spinal posterior epidural space lesions: A pictorial essay
Indian Journal of Radiology and Imaging, 2016 Spinal epidural space is a real anatomic space located outside the dura mater and within the spinal canal extending from foramen magnum to sacrum. Important contents of this space are epidural fat, spinal nerves, epidural veins and arteries. Due to close
Foram B Gala, Yashant Aswani
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Comparison of loss of resistance technique between Epidrum® and conventional method for identifying the epidural space [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012 BackgroundEpidrum® is a recently developed, air operated, loss of resistance (LOR) device for identifying the epidural space. We investigated the usefulness of Epidrum® by comparing it with the conventional LOR technique for identifying the epidural ...
Seon Wook Kim +5 more
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Identification of cervical epidural space: A comparison study between contrast spread and loss of resistance techniques [PDF]
Frontiers in Pain Research, 2022 Background and objectivesEarly epidural space identification is critical to the efficacy and safety of cervical epidural steroid injections (CESI). Currently, the accepted method for epidural space recognition is the loss of resistance technique (LORT ...
Yakov Perper
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Distance from skin to epidural space: Correlation with body mass index (BMI)
Journal of Anaesthesiology Clinical Pharmacology, 2011 Background: Epidural anaesthesia is being increasingly used to provide anaesthesia for surgery on the lower abdomen, perineum and lower extremities. However success of the epidural technique depends upon the correct identification of epidural space.
Komaljit Kaur Ravi +4 more
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A multicenter survey of pediatric caudal epidural anesthesia practices in resource-limited settings [PDF]
Scientific ReportsCaudal epidural blocks are commonly used anesthesia techniques in children. This multicenter study used an interviewer-administered questionnaire in 28 hospitals to describe pediatric caudal epidural anesthesia practice in the Palestinian healthcare ...
Ramzi Shawahna +6 more
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Ultrasonographic Measurement of Skin to Lumbar Epidural Space Depth in Pregnant Women Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: An Observational Study [PDF]
Journal of Nepal Medical AssociationIntroduction: Neuraxial anesthesia is commonly used during cesarean delivery and is preferred for its effectiveness and minimal risks. Accurate identification of the depth of the lumbar epidural space is crucial to ensure successful block and minimize ...
Sushila Lama Moktan +3 more
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