Obstetric epidural catheter-related infections at a major teaching hospital: a retrospective case series

摘要: Abstract Background Clinically overt infections of the epidural catheter skin entry site occur in approximately 1-5% patients after a few days catheterization but serious complications such as deep tissue infection or abscess appear rare obstetric population. In recent years, sporadic reports and small series suggest that incidence may be higher than previously estimated. Methods A retrospective chart review was conducted to identify catheter-related occurring between January 2002 December 2005 tertiary referral maternity hospital delivering 4000 6000 women per annum. Cases were identified using International Statistical Classification Diseases coding. Results total 9482 (52.8%) who delivered had an inserted. There 258 cases with relevant code 49 (0.52%, 95% CI 0.37-0.66%) infection. Four (incidence 0.04%, 0.01-0.11%; rate 1 4741), represented by paraspinous formation both 0.02%, 0-0.08%; 2371). Three are described. Conclusions Serious is rare, our at upper extreme figures quoted other studies.