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Measurements of Epidural Space Depth Using Preexisting CT Scans Correlate with Loss of Resistance Depth during Thoracic Epidural Catheter Placement

Background. Thoracic epidural catheters provide the best quality postoperative pain relief for major abdominal and thoracic surgical procedures, but placement is one of the most challenging procedures in the repertoire of an anesthesiologist. Most patients presenting for a procedure that would benef...

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Autores principales: Greene, Nathaniel H., Cobb, Benjamin G., Linnau, Ken F., Kent, Christopher D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4299357/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25628654
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/545902