ArticleAnesthesiology research and practice2018
Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo
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Multi-Center Post-Marketing Study Protocol: (MC-PMS) A Single-arm Open Label Observational Study to Further Document the Safety and Effectiveness of the Epidural Space Verification With the CompuFlo® Epidural Computer Controlled System
Confirmation of Epidural Catheter Location by Epidural Pressure Waveform Recordings by the CompuFlo Epidural Instrument
Who cites it
4 citing papers in PubMed.
- Achieving Lumbar Epidural Block Competency in Inexperienced Trainees after a Structured Epidural Teaching Model: A Randomized, Single Blind, Prospective Comparison of CUSUM Learning Curves.Anesthesiology research and practice · 2022Article
- 3D anatomical model for teaching canine lumbosacral epidural anesthesia.Acta cirurgica brasileira · 2020Article
- Novice and Expert Anesthesiologists' Eye-Tracking Metrics During Simulated Epidural Block: A Preliminary, Brief Observational Report.Local and regional anesthesia · 2020Article
- Compuflo®-Assisted Training vs Conventional Training for the Identification of the Ligamentum Flavum with an Epidural Simulator: A Brief Report.Anesthesiology research and practice · 2019Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn this study, we describe a custom-made new epidural simulator, created by modifying the inner structure of a commercially available one, in the attempt to make it adequately realistic. To validate and evaluate the realism of our device, we used the Computerized Epidural Instrument CompuFlo.
methodThe Compuflo CompuFlo curves obtained from 64 experiments on the epidural simulator were compared to 64 curves obtained from a previous human study, from consecutive laboring parturients requesting epidural analgesia.
resultsEpidural simulator and human pressure curves were very similar. There was a significant difference between the drop of pressure due to false and true loss of resistance (LOR) in both the groups. DISCUSSION: Our simulator can realistically reproduce the anatomical layers the needle must pass as demonstrated by the similarity between the simulator and human pressure curves and the small differences of pressure values recorded. CompuFlo may be used as an objective tool to create and assess and compare objectively the epidural task trainers.
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