Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument
Background. In this study, we describe a custom-made new epidural simulator, created by modifying the inner structure of a commercially available one, in the attempt to make it adequately realistic. To validate and evaluate the realism of our device, we used the Computerized Epidural Instrument Comp...
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| author | Giorgio Capogna Alessandra Coccoluto Emanuele Capogna Angelica Del Vecchio |
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| description | Background. In this study, we describe a custom-made new epidural simulator, created by modifying the inner structure of a commercially available one, in the attempt to make it adequately realistic. To validate and evaluate the realism of our device, we used the Computerized Epidural Instrument CompuFlo. Method. The Compuflo CompuFlo curves obtained from 64 experiments on the epidural simulator were compared to 64 curves obtained from a previous human study, from consecutive laboring parturients requesting epidural analgesia. Results. Epidural simulator and human pressure curves were very similar. There was a significant difference between the drop of pressure due to false and true loss of resistance (LOR) in both the groups. Discussion. Our simulator can realistically reproduce the anatomical layers the needle must pass as demonstrated by the similarity between the simulator and human pressure curves and the small differences of pressure values recorded. CompuFlo may be used as an objective tool to create and assess and compare objectively the epidural task trainers. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-a507f1d1f7eb4e0cab98aefd68e723a62025-08-20T03:38:12ZengWileyAnesthesiology Research and Practice1687-69621687-69702018-01-01201810.1155/2018/47102634710263Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural InstrumentGiorgio Capogna0Alessandra Coccoluto1Emanuele Capogna2Angelica Del Vecchio3European School of Obstetric Anesthesia (EESOA), Maternal Neonatal Simulation Centre, Roma, ItalyEuropean School of Obstetric Anesthesia (EESOA), Maternal Neonatal Simulation Centre, Roma, ItalyEuropean School of Obstetric Anesthesia (EESOA), Maternal Neonatal Simulation Centre, Roma, ItalyEuropean School of Obstetric Anesthesia (EESOA), Maternal Neonatal Simulation Centre, Roma, ItalyBackground. In this study, we describe a custom-made new epidural simulator, created by modifying the inner structure of a commercially available one, in the attempt to make it adequately realistic. To validate and evaluate the realism of our device, we used the Computerized Epidural Instrument CompuFlo. Method. The Compuflo CompuFlo curves obtained from 64 experiments on the epidural simulator were compared to 64 curves obtained from a previous human study, from consecutive laboring parturients requesting epidural analgesia. Results. Epidural simulator and human pressure curves were very similar. There was a significant difference between the drop of pressure due to false and true loss of resistance (LOR) in both the groups. Discussion. Our simulator can realistically reproduce the anatomical layers the needle must pass as demonstrated by the similarity between the simulator and human pressure curves and the small differences of pressure values recorded. CompuFlo may be used as an objective tool to create and assess and compare objectively the epidural task trainers.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4710263 |
| spellingShingle | Giorgio Capogna Alessandra Coccoluto Emanuele Capogna Angelica Del Vecchio Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument Anesthesiology Research and Practice |
| title | Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument |
| title_full | Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument |
| title_short | Objective Evaluation of a New Epidural Simulator by the CompuFlo® Epidural Instrument |
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