An observational cohort study of the meniscus test to detect intravascular epidural catheters in pregnant women

• Published in: International journal of obstetric anesthesia Vol. 18; no. 3; pp. 215 - 220
• Main Authors: Servin, M.N, Mhyre, J.M, Greenfield, M.L.V.H, Polley, L.S
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier Ltd 01.07.2009
• Subjects: Adult; Analgesia, Epidural - instrumentation; Analgesia, Obstetrical - instrumentation; Anesthesia & Perioperative Care; Blood Vessels - injuries; Catheterization - adverse effects; Clinical Protocols; Cohort Studies; Epidural: catheter, space; Female; Humans; Meniscus test; Obstetrics and Gynecology; Pregnancy; Prospective Studies; Sensitivity and Specificity; Test dose; Treatment Outcome; Wounds, Penetrating - diagnosis; Wounds, Penetrating - prevention & control; Test dose; Meniscus test; Epidural: catheter, space

Abstract Background The meniscus test is a rapid non-pharmacologic method of confirming epidural catheter placement by observing a normal saline meniscus while physically manipulating the catheter. The aim of this study was to assess whether the meniscus test improves diagnostic accuracy of aspirati...