In December 2008, to prepare for the implementation of the new smart pumps, data on patients who received epidural infusions at UNCH from March 1, 2008, through September 1, 2008, were collected ...

BALTIMORE, Md.—Continuous epidural infusion of bupivacaine with either morphine or fentanyl—or both—is equally safe and effective for pain relief in children undergoing lower abdominal surgeries, ...

Smiths Medical, a leading global medical device manufacturer, today announced that its Portex® CorrectInject™ Safety System for administering neuraxial (spinal and epidural) medication received 510(k) ...

Ah, the wonders of an epidural. Within minutes, that chilly infusion of bupivicaine and fentanyl can transform the raving, pain-wracked process of birthing a baby into a pleasant hospital stay with ...

CHICAGO — Starting a patient-controlled epidural anesthesia (PCEA) infusion while the patient is still in the operating room (OR) — rather than in the recovery room after the procedure — may help ...

The modern epidural — a powerful combination of painkillers used to help women endure labor — is nothing like the painkillers of generations past. These days, about two-thirds of women in the U.S.

What should happen if an epidural does not seem to be working as it should? The levels of temperature sensation must be tested with an ice cube. If the area is blocked by epidural local anaesthetic, ...

Epidural analgesia remains a cornerstone in managing labour and surgical pain, with evolving techniques aiming to enhance both efficacy and safety. Traditionally, continuous epidural infusion (CEI) ...

An epidural involves placing a tiny tube called a catheter in the patient's back to deliver pain medication. An epidural may be used during surgery or after surgery, especially for those that may ...

Purpose A hospital's initial experience with the implementation of new smart-pump technology for epidural drug delivery is described, with a discussion of challenges and lessons learned during the ...