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KMID : 0363120110240010044
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Korean Journal of Pain
2011 Volume.24 No. 1 p.44 ~ p.47
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Epidural Catheter Malposition in a Failed Epidural Anesthesia Confirmed by Computed Tomography
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Lee Se-Jin
Kim Sang-Ho
Park Sun-Young
Kim Mun-Gyu
Jung Bo-Il
Ok Si-Young
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Abstract
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We report a case of failed epidural anesthesia despite successful identification of the epidural space, loss of resistance technique, hanging drop method and drip infusion. This case evaluated the use of computed tomography to confirm epidural catheter position, which showed the catheter accidentally positioned at the T2 lamina. Because epidural anesthesia can even after successful procedure using standardized techniques such as loss of resistance, we recommend performing the procedure under fluoroscopic guidance to improve success rate and patient safety.
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KEYWORD
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catheter malposition, epidural anesthesia, epidural space
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