An Entrapped Epidural Catheter in a Postpartum Patient. Issue 6 (November 1998)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jongleux, Elizabeth F.; Miller, Robert; Freeman, Anthony
• Is Part Of: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine. Volume 23:Issue 6(1998)
• Page Start: 615
• Page End: 617
• Publication Date: 1998-11
• Subjects: epidural catheter -- postpartum patient; Conduction anesthesia -- Periodicals; Pain medicine -- Periodicals; 617.964
• DOI: 10.1136/rapm-00115550-199823060-00018
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1098-7339

Abstract

Abstract : Background and Objectives: Epidural catheters are seldom difficult to remove from patients. In fact, a review of the literature demonstrates only a few cases pertaining to epidurals and the unusual complication of catheter entrapment. Methods: This case report involves an uncomplicated obstetric patient who had an epidural placed for labor and in whom multiple attempts were needed to remove the catheter.