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The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of the Epidrum device to identify the epidural space in labouring parturients reduces morbidity, when compared to standard loss of resistance techniques.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPIDRUM | Active Comparator | EPIDRUM DEVICE IS USED TO SITE THE EPIDURALS IN THE PATIENTS RANDOMISED TO THIS ARM |
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| Control | No Intervention | This arm is the control where normal technique is used |
| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epidrum | Device | Epidrum is used |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| RATE OF OCCURRENCE OF DURAL PUNCTURE | FIRST 48 HRS |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| RATE OF EPIDURAL BLOOD PATCH | I MONTH AFTER LAST PATIENT RECRUITED | |
| RATE OF EPIDURAL FAILURE REQUIRING RE-SITING OF CATHETER | 24 HOURS | |
| RATE OF FAILURE IN IDENTIFYING EPIDURAL SPACE REQUIRING CHANGE OF OPERATOR |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| National Maternity Hospital | Dublin | Co Dublin | D 2 | Ireland |
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| 24 |