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Uneven epidural analgesia-early diagnosis and correction: case reports
Anesthesia and Analgesia
|September 1, 1975
Summary
Uneven epidural analgesia due to catheter displacement can be identified early using pulse-wave monitoring and X-ray. Correcting catheter placement near the midline can resolve uneven pain relief.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Pain Management
- Medical Devices
Background:
- Epidural analgesia is crucial for pain management, but catheter malposition can lead to uneven pain relief.
- Accurate placement of the epidural catheter is essential for effective and safe analgesia.