Epidural anesthesia is used as an anesthetic for procedures involving the lower limbs, pelvis, perineum and lower abdomen. It is also possible to perform upper abdominal and thoracic procedures under ...

A literature search was carried out for this briefing in accordance with NICE's interim process and methods statement. This briefing includes the most relevant or best available published evidence ...

The type of needle used in certain kinds of anesthesia is not linked to post-dural puncture headache (PDPH), a serious and potentially life-threatening complication, according to a recent study. The ...

The entire birthing process is a tough one but modern medicine has tried to ease it a bit. A majority of pregnant women opt for epidurals or spinal anesthesia. If you have been through the process, ...

During a C-section, a mother is usually given a spinal anaesthesia as she is semi-conscious during the surgery. Many people wonder how this is different from the epidural given to mothers during a ...

A Texas woman may sue the hospital where she gave birth to her youngest son over the staff's alleged failure to completely remove her epidural needle. She had three centimeters of it sunk deep into ...

Epidural anaesthesia is one of the most common forms of pain relief given to a pregnant woman during labour. Most women who give birth vaginally prefer to take an epidural to counter labour pains.

Accuro (Rivanna Medical) is a handheld, battery-operated, ultrasound device used to guide location, angle, and depth of needle insertion when administering epidural or spinal anaesthesia. The device ...