Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:21 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 12:21 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01235858
Brief Summary:
There is an increasing trend in the incidence of infection related to epidural anesthesia. This could be related to methods of aseptic technique as adopted by the anesthesiologist during the performance of the procedure.
The purpose of this study is to compare two methods of aseptic technique for labor epidural insertion; a "conventional" method without wearing a sterile gown (free from living germs or microorganisms) versus strict aseptic method with wearing of sterile gowns.
It is our belief that there will be an increased contamination of epidural equipment and colonization of epidural catheter, secondary to bacterial fallout from the operators' bare hands in the group not wearing the sterile gowns.
Detailed Description:
At the present time there is no accepted standard for aseptic technique during insertion of an epidural catheter on the labor floor and what is considered to be essential is controversial. Recognizing this, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia (ASRA), the leading authority on regional anesthesia, established a task force to examine and establish guidelines for aseptic practice. Their findings highlighted the lack of good quality studies to support specific recommendations. This is especially true in regards to the use of sterile gowns during the performance of the procedure.
Study:
NCT01235858
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01235858