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This is a small observational study investigating the physical changes that occur to epidural catheters after insertion for obstetric anaesthesia. Using the observed physical changes as a correlate for the position of the catheter in the patient we will investigate a connection between the position and e function during labour. This information may be useful in guiding the physicians responses to epidurals that do not provide adequate analgesia to aid in deciding on the most appropriate action
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women during labour | Women receiving lumbar epidural anaesthesia for pain during birth |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No intervention | Other | Retrospective observational study |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Position of epidural catheter | the structural form of the epidural catheter will be noted | directly after removal of the epidural |
| Analgesia effectiveness | All women will be asked about the effectiveness of the epidural catheter during birth | directly after removal of the epidural |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| secondary caesarean section | the proportion of epidurals that were subsequently used for a caesarean section | directly after removal of the epidural |
| Impact on motor function | the effect of the epidural catheter on leg strength and the ability of women to ambulate |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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All women who request epidural analgesia during birth are eligible
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Ellis Muggleton, MBChB | Contact | 015756216128 | ellis.muggleton@gmail.com |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Ellis Muggleton, MBChB | Anaesthetist Rotkreuzklinikum München | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Frauenklinik Taxisstrasse | Recruiting | München | Bavaria | 80637 | Germany |
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| directly after removal of the epidural |