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2022 Jan 12


Int J Obstet Anesth


51

The effect of open-end versus closed-end epidural catheter design on injection pressure and dye diffusion under various programmed intermittent epidural delivery rates: an in vitro study.

Abstract

Epidural catheter design may impact injection pressure and analgesic outcomes under programmed intermittent epidural bolus regimens. This in vitro study aimed to compare the injection pressure and dye diffusion between open-end and closed-end catheters at varying delivery rates.