Why the study?
Does turning the epidural needle after insertion increase the risk of dural puncture in patients undergoing epidural anaesthesia?
Population
Patients undergoing epidural anaesthesia
Comparison
Turning the epidural needle after insertion to… vs Introducing the epidural needle with the bevel…
Design
Other
Authors
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Supports avoiding needle rotation after epidural insertion; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Does turning the epidural needle after insertion increase the risk of dural puncture in patients undergoing epidural anaesthesia?
The epidural needle should be introduced with the bevel in the intended direction of the catheter and not turned, to avoid dural puncture.
B. L. Duffy (1993) studied this question.
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