The Prevention of Postoperative Epidural Catheter Migration: a Comparison of Three Types of Dressing

The Prevention of Postoperative Epidural Catheter Migration: a Comparison of Three Types of Dressing

Three types of dressing will be compared to prevent postoperative epidural catheter migration. Patients will be randomised to have a Tegaderm dressing, an Epi-fix dressing or a Lockit-Plus dressing to secure the epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia. The length of the epidural catheter visible at the patient's skin surface will be recorded after insertion and every day until removal. The integrity of the dressing and problems with analgesia will also be recorded.

Inclusion Criteria:

• All patients who receive a lumbar epidural catheter for patient controlled analgesia will be included after informed consent
• 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who did not sign an informed consent