Method to Reduce the False-Positive Rate of Loss of Resistance in the Cervical Epidural Region.

Conclusions. The use of contrast medium for LOR technique is associated with a lower rate of false-positivity compared with the use of air.
PMID: 27445637 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pain Research and Management - July 26, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Kim YU, Kim D, Park JY, Choi JH, Kim JH, Bae HY, Joo EY, Suh JH Tags: Pain Res Manag Source Type: research