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Introduction to Perineural Catheters

Ashwani Gupta1†, Morne´ Wolmarans2, Shayanti Meela Ghosh3

1Consultant Anaesthetist, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, UK
2Consultant Anaesthetist, Norfolk & Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, UK
3Consultant Anaesthetist, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK

Edited by: Dr Kim Russon, Consultant Anaesthetist, Rotherham Foundation Trust Hospital,UK

†Corresponding author email: ashwani.gupta@nhs.net

Published 5 March 2019

Abstract

The use of perineural catheter could provide pronged pain relief after major surgeries. The following tutorial covers the indications, techniques and the post operative management of patients with these catheters. Particular emphasis is on the safety aspect while the catheters are sited with strict aseptic precautions and clear instructions to prevent any complications.

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