Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

The Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement: A Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Dermabond as a thoracic epidural fixation technique compared to both Mastisol and the Grip-Lok fixation bandage, two common, widely used techniques for epidural fixation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• surgical patient
• receiving a thoracic epidural
• 18 years of age or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal
• allergy to adhesives or local anesthesia
• pregnancy
• contraindication to receiving an epidural including coagulopathy, infection, elevated ICP, or severe pre-existing neurologic disorders