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Traditional
methods of fixing epidural catheters result in only 10-20% of the tape
being in contact with the catheter. Catehters
migrate and may even fall out. In addition, fluid can gather behind the
dressing, whether by perspiration, or by leaked analgesic solution. This
new method of securing epidural cateheters is
with 3 pieces of adhesive tape:
Epidural
Catheter Sandwich Features:
- Allows
adhesive contact with up to 90% of the epidural catheter sandwich.
- Continued
observation of the epidural site.
- Prevents
catheter migration.
- Very
adhesive.
- Uses kevlar hypo-allergenic tape.
- Window can
be opened and resealed if catheter adjustment is required
Catalogue
Number:
- ESD 001
- Not available for sale in
Australia
References:
- Phillips DC, Macdonald R. Epidural Catheter
Migration in Labour. Anaesthesia 1987; 42(6): 661.3
- Bishton IM, Martin PH, Veruon
JM, et al. factors Influencing Epidural Catheter Migration.
- Goh JL, Evans SF, Pavey
TJG. Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia. Anaesth
Intens Care 1996; 24: 45-50.
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