Safe anchoring of catheters
Epi-Guard is an anchoring device for epidural catheters. The device consists of a skin-side surface
with a skin friendly adhesive combined with a specially designed foam block that safely anchors
epidural catheters.
The hydrocolloid carrier will absorb body fluids or anesthetic agent that backflow from the needle
punctures with local anesthesia given prior to insertion of the epidural catheter.
The soft foam support block can prevent kinking of the catheter, even if the patient should lie on it.

For the sake of the patient
Epidural catheters are typically secured inadequately by PU-film or other adhesive dressing and
accidental displacement of the catheter is frequently seen. Not only will this cause the patient
to experience a period without sufficent anesthesia, but a very uncomfortable insertion of a new
catheter is also required.
When Epi-Guard is being used, accidental displacement of the epidural catheter will be rare.Because
the hydrocolloid carrier has been carefully tested for skin irritation, the risk of skin reactions is
minimal.
The Epi-Guard gives the patient great freedom to move around without worrying about the catheter.

Easy to use
The Epi-Guard is easy and fast to apply to the patient’s skin and results in a standardized and safe
anchoring of the epidural catheter.