A new peridural needle-the ′LOLO′ needle.
Peridural needles in present day use have a compromised function because of their circular cross section. An ideal peridural needle must be sharp to cut the spinal ligaments and at the same time blunt enough to ensure prevention of dural perforation. This ideal function is only possible if the bevel...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
1989-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Postgraduate Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.jpgmonline.com/article.asp?issn=0022-3859;year=1989;volume=35;issue=2;spage=74;epage=8;aulast=Delima |