• Guidelines - Epidural connectors
  Link:www.nrls.npsa.nhs.uk/EasySiteWeb/getresource.axd?AssetID=60063&type=full&servicetype=Attachment
  
• Safety recommendations
• Undertake audit to ensure guidelines adhered to
• Ensure staff are adequately trained in epidurals
• Use easily distinguishable pumps for epidural infusion
• Use clearly labelled administration sets
• Store epidural bags in different cupboards or fridges
• Maximise the use of 'ready to use' epidural infusions
• Ensure design and colour differentiate these products
• Clearly labelled infusion bags and devices
• Packaging should be clear to avoid incompatible needles/syringes being used (eg during spinal anaesthesia)
• Non-luer compatible devices are to be introduced