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- Title
Air in the epidural space leading to a neurological deficit.
- Authors
Krishnam; Mallick, A.
- Abstract
Reports on a case of transient neurological impairment following the use of air to detect loss of resistance during placement of an epidural catheter for labor analgesia. Revelation of an effaced cervix by the pelvic examination; Location of the epidural space; Presence of perineal sensation with normal rectal sphincter tone.
- Subjects
NEUROLOGICAL errors; EPIDURAL anesthesia; CATHETER industry
- Publication
Anaesthesia, 2003, Vol 58, Issue 3, p292
- ISSN
0003-2409
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1365-2044.2003.306721.x