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- R A Browne and V L Politi.
- Can Anaesth Soc J. 1979 Mar 1; 26 (2): 142-4.
AbstractDifficulty with removal of an epidural catheter is described due to formation of a knot near the end of the catheter. It is stressed that in the lumbar area an epidural catheter should never be inserted more than 5 cm into the epidural space, as curling with knot formation may occur. Removal may be attempted by pulling on the catheter if testing of a similar catheter indicates that it will withstand the tension. The patient and the spouse should be kept informed and involved in the decision-making for medico-legal reasons.
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