Analysis of Epidural Waveform to Determine Correct Epidural Catheter Placement After CSE Labor Analgesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The epidural pressure is pulsatile and synchronized with arterial pulsations. Monitoring the epidural waveform has been suggested as a technique to reliably confirm the appropriate localization of the epidural catheter.

Objective

The aim of this study was to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of the Computer Controlled Drug Delivery System with continuous pressure and waveform sensing technology (CCDDS) (CompuFlo^® CathCheck™) as an instrument to assess the correct placement of the catheter in the epidural space in parturients who have received combined spinal-epidural technique (CSE) for labor analgesia.

Methods

We enrolled 40 consecutive healthy patients undergoing CSE labor analgesia with successful analgesia. All the cases in which pulsa

SUBMITTER: Coccoluto A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8216732 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature