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Accuracy of the Thoracic Epidural Catheter Insertion Confirmed by Fluoroscopic Imaging

United States60 participantsStarted 2011-12

Plain-language summary

In patients scheduled for thoracic surgery or upper abdominal surgery, investigators will determine the accuracy of the epidural catheter placement by using fluoroscopic imaging. Previous studies have drawn contradictory conclusions based the potential flaw assumption of 100% success rate for correct epidural catheter placement in the thoracic region.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18- 80 years old patients * Patients undergoing thoracic surgery * Patients undergoing upper abdominal surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Severe Aortic Valve stenosis * Active Neurologic Disease * Allergy to lidocaine or bupivacaine * Allergy to iodine-based contrast * Cutaneous Disorders at epidural insertion site * Preoperative impaired coagulation status * Pregnancy

What they're measuring

Presumed intervertebral level of epidural catheter

Timeframe: During procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01764932

SponsorChicago Anesthesia Pain Specialists

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11

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