Distribution of Methylene Blue after Injection into the Epidural Space of Anaesthetized Pregnant and Non-Pregnant Sheep [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 The aim of the study was to determine the distribution of different volumes of methylene blue solution injected into the epidural space in anaesthetized pregnant and non-pregnant sheep, to evaluate its cranial distribution and to compare between them ...
Aguilar Catalán, Adrià +5 more
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Ultrasound: A novel alternative technique for cervical epidural space visualization-A pilot study. [PDF]
Ann Card Anaesth, 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
Asai OG +4 more
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Identification of cervical epidural space: A comparison study between contrast spread and loss of resistance techniques. [PDF]
Front Pain Res (Lausanne), 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 ...
Perper Y.
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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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Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2023 In this case series, we investigated the feasibility of combining ultrasound and neurostimulation for inserting a stimulating epidural catheter in the thoracic epidural space through the caudal route in neonates.
Sandeep Diwan +3 more
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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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Ligamentum Flavum Rupture by Epidural Injection Using Ultrasound with SMI Method
Tomography, 2023 The loss of resistance (LOR) method has been used exclusively to identify epidural space. It is difficult to find the epidural space without the risk of dural puncture.
Manabu Maeda +5 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]
JNMA J Nepal Med AssocIntroduction: 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 ...
Moktan SL +3 more
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Minimum current requirement for confirming the localization of an epiradicular catheter placement [PDF]
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology, 2012 BackgroundBased on the necessity to confirm the epiradicular catheter misplacement, epiradicular threshold current for the confirmation of catheter tip localization is required.MethodsThirty-four adult patients with low extremity radiating pain were to ...
Ji Seon Jeong +4 more
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Dual epidural catheters for labor analgesia in a spinal cord injury patient: a case report
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology, 2023 Impediment to local anesthetic solution in the epidural space results in unsatisfactory pain relief during labor epidural. Patients with a history of back trauma and spinal instrumentation have increased rates of epidural failure due to patchy spread of ...
Ejaz Khan +4 more
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