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Table 2 Success of epidural catheter placement

From: A randomized comparison of loss of resistance versus loss of resistance plus electrical stimulation: effect on success of thoracic epidural placement

 

Successful

Failed

Intention to Treat

 LOR + NS

  NS Achieved

44

1

  NS not achieved

1

4

 LOR

  LOR achieved

41

9

Per Protocol

 LOR + NS

  NS Achieved

44

1

 LOR

  LOR achieved

41

9

  1. LOR Loss of resistance, NS nerve stimulation