Problems with epidural catheter
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Continuous epidural analgesia has widespread clinical applications in obstetrics, surgery, acute postoperative pain management, and chronic pain relief by administering epidural infusions of local anesthetics and opioids via a catheter. However, due to some problems encountered while using the epidural catheter, it may not function or develop various complications. This section reviews the problems encountered while inserting, using, and removing epidural catheters and their solutions. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.