The aim of the study is to assess if there is a difference in ability to thread the epidural catheter from two different epidural pain management kits vendors
The aim of the study is to assess if there is a difference in ability to thread the epidural catheter from two different pain management kits. In order to improve patient care, if there is a difference in the time to thread epidurals with one kit over the other, we would like to use the kit with decreased time to thread in the future.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
257
The group will be randomized to receive this labor analgesia kit.
The group will be randomized to receive this labor analgesia kit.
von Voitlander Women's Hospital
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Number of Participants Who Experienced a Successful Thread at First Pass
A thread is considered successful at first pass if there were no minor or major manipulations required.
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
Time to Thread Epidural Catheter
At the epidural placement, total amount of time required to establish successful epidural catheter thread
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
Incidence of Unintended Dural Punctures
Count of participants for whom there was an unintended dural puncture after placement
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
Incidence of Paresthesia
Count of participants for whom there was an incidence of paresthesia
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
Incidence of Epidural Intravascular Cannulations
Count of participants for whom there was an incidence of epidural intravascular cannulation
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
Epidural Needle Manipulations Needed to Successfully Advance
For each participant, the number of total manipulations (major or minor) needed to successfully advance catheter
Time frame: within 60min of first attempt at placement
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