Why Gertie Marx® Needles?Hover over a feature label on the needle above to show more information.
Only patented tip in the USA. Very distinct "pop" when dura is punctured.
Sizes ranging from 50mm to 215mm. Smaller sizes for pediatric applications. Larger sizes for obese and morbidly obese patients. Reduces the number of failed blocks due to insufficient length for the CSE Technique.
Side port indicators. Two side port indicators on needle hub identify the position of the eye of the needle.
Magnifying window on crystal clear hub. Earlier recognition of CSF return. 2.5x magnification.
360 degree rotating stylet cap. Stylet can be inserted in any position. Alignment is not necessary. Saves time when repeated withdrawal and reinsertion of stylet is required.
Unique stylet cap with raised lines. Raised lines of stylet cap provide secure grip, even with gloves.
Authors: Ramasamy M, Birnbach DJ, Stein DJ, Bourlier RA, Danzer BI, Thys DM Department of Anesthesiology, St. Luke's- Roosevelt Hospital Center, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University, New York
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Authors: Jackson JL, M.D.; Ravindran RS, M.D. Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine
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Authors: Andrea Ku, M..D. and Ram S. Ravindran, M.D. Department of Anesthesia, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Authors: J. Dimowo, M.D., T. K. Abboud, M.D., J. Zhu, M.D. Anesthesiology Department, Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Authors: Mitchel Sosis, M.D., Department of Anesthesiology, Rush-Presbyterian Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Based on a poster presentation (Abstract 979) by Dr. Catherine L. Hamilton at the 1995 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Authors: Siriki R, Cohen S, Shah 5, Kiss G, Asulin Y, Hunter C. UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ
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Authors: I. Trinh, M.D., and R. Ravindran, M.D.
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Authors: Katherine Arendt, MD, Bart M. Demaerschalk, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), Dean M. Wingerchuk, MD, MSc, FRCP(C), and William Camann, MD
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Authors: Jordan M. Prager, Sudipta Roychowdhury, Michael T. Gorey, Cheryl W. Diamond, Ann Ragin
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