Postdural Puncture Meningitis
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The 18G catheter was removed and replaced at the same location with no CSF reported. A non-styletted catheter was then placed and threaded to 21 cm at the skin. No CSF or blood was aspirated via either catheter. Test dose was negative and the patient was loaded with 5 cc of 0.25% bupivacaine. The patient remained hemodynamically stable with surgical manipulation. Epidural infusion consisted of bupivicaine 0.125% and fentanyl 2mcg/cc at 1.5cc/hr. Extubation was routine.
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