Changing practice for neuraxial applications using NRFit™ small-bore connectors to improve patient safety.

ABSTRACT

Clinical staff always aim to offer the best care for their patients while striving to minimise the risk of errors. The worldwide adoption of the NRFit™ system for neuraxial and regional block procedures is a major step forward. This article discusses the history of neuraxial needles and the experience of a major teaching hospital in adopting non-luer equipment for neuraxial procedures. References are made to resources that are available for other hospitals in the process of implementing the change to the NRFit system, which should result in the reduction of harm to patients.