Bacterial contamination of saline used for epidural procedures in an obstetric setting: a randomised comparison of two drawing-up techniques

Bacterial contamination of saline used for epidural procedures in an obstetric setting: a randomised comparison of two drawing-up techniques

Highlights • Epidural abscess in the obstetric population is rare but has severe consequences. • Failure of aseptic technique is a risk factor for epidural abscess. • There are two techniques of drawing up saline for the epidural procedure. • Bacterial contamination occurred with both techniques. •...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-02, Vol.29, p.45-49
Hauptverfasser: Onofrei, M, Wee, M.Y, Parker, B, Wee, N, Hill, S
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anaesthesia
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia, Obstetrical - methods
Bacterial contamination
Catheters - microbiology
Epidural
Equipment Contamination - prevention & control
Female
Humans
Needles - microbiology
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Saline
Sodium Chloride
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Zusammenfassung:Highlights • Epidural abscess in the obstetric population is rare but has severe consequences. • Failure of aseptic technique is a risk factor for epidural abscess. • There are two techniques of drawing up saline for the epidural procedure. • Bacterial contamination occurred with both techniques. • We recommend using individually wrapped sterile saline ampoules.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2016.10.002