U.S., May 8 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07573007) titled 'Epidural Catheter Placement Techniques by Anesthesia Residents: Success and Complications' on May 01.
Brief Summary: This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the impact of epidural catheter placement techniques - loss of resistance (LOR) and hanging drop (HD) - on first-attempt success rates and procedural complications among anesthesia residents. Residents with at least two years of training will perform epidural catheterization under supervision for patients scheduled for elective surgery requiring perioperative epidural analgesia. An independent observer will record procedural details, complications, and postoperative ...