[Evaluation of synthetic glue for the fixation of continuous peripheral nerve catheters]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2008 Jan;27(1):103-5. doi: 10.1016/j.annfar.2007.10.038. Epub 2007 Dec 27.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Accidental dislodgement of continuous peripheral nerve catheters remains a frequent problem that causes failure of postoperative analgesia. We have assessed the use of new synthetic glue (Mastisol) to secure and maintain catheters in the correct position among 60 patients. This method allowed securing an effective fixation in 94% of cases,resulting in efficient ambulatory orthopedic surgery postoperative analgesia. No nervous or infectious complications were observed. This technique offers a simple, complementary method to secure peripheral nerve catheters.

MeSH terms

  • Ambulatory Surgical Procedures / rehabilitation
  • Analgesia / instrumentation*
  • Analgesia / methods
  • Anesthetics, Local / administration & dosage
  • Catheters, Indwelling*
  • Hip
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Parenteral / instrumentation
  • Knee
  • Mastic Resin
  • Orthopedic Procedures / rehabilitation
  • Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
  • Pain, Postoperative / prevention & control
  • Peripheral Nerves*
  • Pistacia
  • Resins, Plant*
  • Shoulder
  • Tissue Adhesives*

Substances

  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Mastic Resin
  • Resins, Plant
  • Tissue Adhesives