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

References:

1. Phillips DC, Macdonald R. Epidural Catheter Migration in Labour. Anaesthesia 1987; 42(6): 661.3
2. Bishton IM, Martin PH, Veruon JM, et al. factors Influencing Epidural Catheter Migration.
3. Goh JL, Evans SF, Pavey TJG. Patient Controlled Epidural Analgesia. Anaesth Intens Care 1996; 24: 45-50.