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Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement
Sponsor: University of Utah
Summary
The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Dermabond as a thoracic epidural fixation technique compared to both Mastisol and the Grip-Lok fixation bandage, two common, widely used techniques for epidural fixation.
Official title: The Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2019-10-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-03-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Thoracic Epidural Catheter Fixation Techniques
All thoracic epidurals will be placed by a regional anesthesia resident or fellow under the direct supervision of an attending anesthesiologist using a standard epidural kit and in the paramedian approach. Epidural placement will occur preoperatively in the same manner as our current practice criterion. There will be no difference in placement of the epidural catheter between the control groups and the treatment group. After placement, catheters will be secured with either Dermabond, Mastisol, or a Grip-Lok fixation bandage, all with overlying Tegaderms.
Locations (1)
University of Utah Health Sciences Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States