Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Gillian R Isaac

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• Research Article
  Comparison of Air and Liquid for Use in Loss-of-Resistance Technique During Labor Epidurals: A Meta-analysis
  Author(s): Jamie D Murphy, Jean-Pierre P Ouanes, Brandon M Togioka, Shawn M Sumida, Gillian R Isaac, Harold J Gelfand and Marie N HannaJamie D Murphy, Jean-Pierre P Ouanes, Brandon M Togioka, Shawn M Sumida, Gillian R Isaac, Harold J Gelfand and Marie N Hanna
  
  Background: Air and saline are commonly used in the loss-of-resistance technique to identify the epidural space. However, it is unclear which method promotes more effective analgesic delivery after subsequent epidural catheter placement. Methods: We conducted a meta-analysis to determine the efficacy of air and saline identification methods. We performed a systematic literature search of the National Library of Medicine’s PubMed database using terms related to air, saline, epidural, and loss of resistance. Only randomized controlled trials that compared air with saline or local anesthetic were included for analysis. No restrictions were placed on the language of identified articles. Data on pertinent study characteristics and relevant outcomes were extracted from accepted articles. A random effects model was used. Results.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6148.1000175

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