Why the study?
Does an epinephrine test dose improve the detection of misplaced epidural catheters and patient outcomes compared to aspiration and sequential dosing in vascular surgical patients?
Population
Vascular surgical patients undergoing epidural anesthesia
Comparison
Epinephrine test dose added to standard epidural… vs Repeat aspiration and sequential dosing without…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The routine use of an epinephrine test dose for epidural anesthesia in vascular surgical patients may carry more risks than benefits compared to simple aspiration and sequential dosing.
Does an epinephrine test dose improve the detection of misplaced epidural catheters and patient outcomes compared to aspiration and sequential dosing in vascular surgical patients?
The routine use of an epinephrine test dose for epidural anesthesia in vascular surgical patients may carry more risks than benefits compared to simple aspiration and sequential dosing.
Toledano et al. (1995) studied this question.
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