Measurement of epidural insertion pressures in labouring women of varying BMIs
Authors: Wee, M.Y.K., Isaacs, R., Parker, B., Dubey, V.N. and Vaughan, N.
Journal: International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia
Volume: 23
Issue: Supplement 1
Pages: S9
Publisher: Elsevier
ISSN: 0959-289X
Abstract:To create high-fidelity epidural simulators it is important to incorporate in vivo epidural pressures.1 This study presents the results of insertion pressures as a Tuohy needle is advanced through to the epidural space on a porcine cadaver followed by a clinical trial of labouring women of varying BMIs. The ultimate aim is to use these measured epidural pressures together with ultrasound and MRI images for the development of a novel epidural simulator to aid training.
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