Specialized Infusion Line Protects the Micro Drip Infusion Method

Abstract

The introduction of the small bore connectors for neuraxial applications（ISO 80369-6）makes it impossible to connect infusion line to the needle for nerve block. We always used the micro drip infusion method to detect the epidural space instead of the loss of resistance method in pediatric patients. It contributed to the safety of pediatric epidural anesthesia including for infants, and we succeeded using that method uneventful in thousands of the cases.

The production of the infusion line connecting the intravenous and neuraxial applications is far from the concept of the standardization of the neuraxial anesthesia connector. When we were close to giving up on the micro drip infusion method, Nipro Corporation fortunately decided to produce a specialized infusion line. We would like to express our utmost gratitude for all the parties concerned with the production of this line. It’s not too much to say this device will protect both this valuable medical procedure and the smiles of postoperative pediatric patients.