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Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

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Overview

The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Dermabond as a thoracic epidural fixation technique compared to both Mastisol and the Grip-Lok fixation bandage, two common, widely used techniques for epidural fixation.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • surgical patient
  • receiving a thoracic epidural
  • 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient refusal
  • allergy to adhesives or local anesthesia
  • pregnancy
  • contraindication to receiving an epidural including coagulopathy, infection, elevated ICP, or severe pre-existing neurologic disorders

Study details
    Thoracic Epidural

NCT03976154

University of Utah

26 January 2024

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