Comparing two techniques of performing an epidural catheter-assisted epidural blood patch using a 20 ml syringe versus a 5 ml syringe and its effect on clotting time, the strength of clot retraction and haemolysis – A prospective in vitro study (EC-EBP study)

Comparing two techniques of performing an epidural catheter-assisted epidural blood patch using a 20 ml syringe versus a 5 ml syringe and its effect on clotting time, the strength of clot retraction and haemolysis – A prospective in vitro study (EC-EBP study)

Background and Aims: Epidural blood patch (EBP) is performed by injecting autologous blood into the epidural space using a Tuohy needle. Certain clinical scenarios mandate an epidural catheter (EC)-assisted EBP. Collecting blood in a 20-ml versus 5-ml syringe appears to influence the quality of the...

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Main Authors: Ramamani Mariappan, Snehil Kumar, Krishnaprabhu Raju, Dolly Daniel, Sukesh Chandran Nair, Sathya Subramani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
Subjects:
blood coagulation
epidural blood patch
cerebrospinal fluid leak
clot retraction
haemolysis
intracranial hypotension
Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2023;volume=67;issue=6;spage=544;epage=547;aulast=Mariappan

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