Effect of Epidural Air Injection on Catheter Complications. Issue 1 (January 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Philip, Beverly K.
• Is Part Of: Regional anesthesia. Volume 10:Issue 1(1985)
• Page Start: 21
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 1985-01
• Subjects: Epidural anesthesia -- continuous -- Complications -- epidural catheter -- paresthesia -- blood vessel puncture -- dural puncture; Conduction anesthesia -- Periodicals; Pain medicine -- Periodicals; 617.964
• DOI: 10.1136/rapm-00115550-198510010-00006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0146-521X

Abstract

Abstract : Injection of air into the epidural space before insertion of a catheter was performed in 132 parturients. The incidence of paresthesia was thereby reduced from 49% to 29% (p < .025). The incidence of blood vessel puncture was reduced from 5.8% to 1.6% (not significant) and dural puncture did not occur. No complications were associated with this technique.