Spinal epidural anaesthesia. A new combination system.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
We present our experience with a new combined spinal epidural system through which regional anaesthesia was performed in 30 male patients undergoing suprapubic prostatectomy. The technique consists of two needles, a 17 G Tuohy needle with a hole in its distal curve (back eye) and a 29 G spinal needle which is passed through the back eye before being introduced into the subarachnoid space. We found the back eye combined spinal-epidural system effective and simple to use. The Tuohy needle with its back eye did not impede insertion of the epidural catheter and was a suitable introducer for the thin 29 G spinal needle.
Medical subject headings
- Anesthesia, Epidural
- Anesthesia, Spinal
- Prostatectomy