Securing Epidural Catheters

Where I did residency I would secure the epidural catheter using two epidural stat locks; one at the site of insertion, and another on the shoulder. I would then cover the catheter with 4 tegaderms. Where I am currently completing my OB anesthesia fellowship, the anesthesia team use the little sponge that comes in kit, which in my opinion does a pretty crappy job at securing the catheter at the insertion site, followed by one tegaderm and then tons of silk tape. No one even leaves a window.... Securing Epidural Catheters
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