| Literature DB >> 3434738 |
Abstract
A study using postmortem dura mater demonstrated that rotation of the epidural needle significantly decreases the force required to puncture the dura. It is recommended that epidural needles should not be rotated after insertion of the tip into the epidural space.Entities:
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Year: 1987 PMID: 3434738 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1987.tb05224.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaesthesia ISSN: 0003-2409 Impact factor: 6.955