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Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

Description

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.

Study Overview

Study Details

Study 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.

The Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

Condition
Thoracic Epidural
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Salt Lake City

University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84132

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

University of Utah,

Study Record Dates

2024-08-30