The intravascular migration of an epidural catheter

Authors
Dickson, MAS Doyle, E
Citation
Mas. Dickson et E. Doyle, The intravascular migration of an epidural catheter, PAEDIATR AN, 9(3), 1999, pp. 273-275
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
PAEDIATRIC ANAESTHESIA
ISSN journal
11555645 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
273 - 275
Database
ISI
SICI code
1155-5645(199905)9:3<273:TIMOAE>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
The intravascular migration of an endhole epidural catheter in a child is d escribed. We suggest measures to reduce the risk of inadvertent intravenous administration of local anaesthetic and means of reducing the effects of t his with particular relevance to paediatric practice.