Regional anesthesia
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Regional anesthesia · Sep 1996
A multivariate model to predict the distance from the skin to the epidural space in an obstetric population.
Several attempts to relate epidural space depth to individual patient parameters or details of technique have yielded modest correlations. An attempt has been made to construct a multivariate model to predict the depth from the skin of the epidural space with use of several such factors. ⋯ While this model is the best predictor of epidural space depth yet published, it is probably not sufficiently accurate to be clinically useful in confirming proper epidural catheter placement. Further work in this area is probably not justified.
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Regional anesthesia · Sep 1996
Safety of spinal and epidural anesthesia in parturients with chorioamnionitis.
The safety of spinal and epidural anesthesia in patients with chorioamnionitis was explored. ⋯ Conduction anesthesia may be safe in parturients with chorioamnionitis without prior antibiotic therapy.
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Regional anesthesia · Sep 1996
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialSpread of local anesthetic into the epidural caudal space for two rates of injection in children.
The optimal rate of injection of local anesthetic in pediatric caudal blocks has not been determined. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of two rates of injection on the level of analgesia in children. ⋯ Level of analgesia is not affected by the rate injection of 0.25% bupivacaine into the epidural caudal space in children. The time needed to reach the highest level increases as the child ages.