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What Is Epidural Anesthesia?

April 26, 2017anesthesia epidural

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What Is Epidural Anesthesia?

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Epidural anesthesia is most commonly placed in the low back (lumbar region). Unlike spinal this technique may also be accomplished in the mid-back (thoracic region) for surgery in the area of the chest. After a sterile prep and draping, local anesthetic is placed in the skin numb the area where the epidural need will be placed. The needle for epidural passes between the vertebrae of the spinal column to the epidural space. Once the position is verified, a very small catheter (tube) is paced via the needle. The needle is then removed and the catheter remains in the epidural space. The catheter is then taped to the patients back. Local anesthetics and narcotics given epidurally via this catheter.. The procedure usually takes 10-25 minutes.