What is intrathecal analgesia?
“Analgesia” is a medical term for pain relief. “Intrathecal analgesia” is one of the pain relief choices for women giving birth. A very small needle goes between the vertebra of the spinal column and into the fluid-filled sac around the spinal nerves, below the level of the spinal cord. Only a small amount of medication is needed because the fluid in the sac is in direct contact with the spinal nerves.
