Method of locating the epidural space

Details Method of locating the epidural space Method of locating the epidural space

1978-03-23

1979-11-27

Kamm, William E.

Surgery

Truss

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128774, A61B 500

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041755677

ABSTRACT:
A method of locating the epidural space in a patient's body with a needle assembly having a flexible film defining a closed cavity which communicates with a needle of the assembly, comprising the steps of positioning a tip of the assembly adjacent the epidural space, and advancing the assembly into the body while determining whether the film flexes inwardly or outwardly relative to the assembly to ascertain the position of the needle assembly tip in the patient's body.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3625199 (1971-12-01), Summers
patent: 3675722 (1972-07-01), Balmes, Sr.
patent: 3736899 (1973-06-01), Manske
patent: 3874369 (1975-04-01), Pannier, Jr. et al.

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