APAD
An acoustic device to assist in locating the epidural space.
Winner of the Herman Wijffels Innovation Prize Medical Innovation Award 2007 (The Netherlands)
The APAD is a revolutionary new concept to approaching the epidural space. It is a safe and reliable device that adds objectivity to accessing the epidural space. Using a two-handed technique, the APAD tracks every move the needle makes and records the pressure change associated with the tissue it passes through.
Now you can be absolutely sure that you are in the epidural space without puncturing the dura.
- Minimize dural punctures
- Train registrars safely
- Confirm needle placement in the epidural space
- Document your epidural puncture and catheter placement