Open AccessThe Double‐Catheter Technique for Intrathecal Medication Trial: A Brief Technical Note and Report of Five Cases
Author(s) -
Burton Allen W.,
Hassenbusch Samuel J.
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
pain medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.893
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1526-4637
pISSN - 1526-2375
DOI - 10.1046/j.1526-4637.2001.01042.x
Subject(s) - medicine , intrathecal , catheter , anesthesia , clinical trial , surgery
A method for intrathecal (IT) trials using a double‐catheter technique is described. This technique involves placement of an IT and epidural catheter simultaneously. The rationale for this technique is the ability to treat a postdural puncture headache promptly should one develop during the trial.