Not sure but if you are on a drip in your back with the epidural the line into your back is quite surprisingly long and kind of like fishing line. Having seen that, I would suggest not looking at the length of the needle!!
I think the needle will be inserted in lumbar 3 and 4 for epidural.
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Essentially, when a spinal tap is given, a needle is inserted into the spinal canal in the lumbar area, medicine (or an anesthetic) is inserted directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Numbness is usually immediate. However, in an epidural, a hollow needle and a catheder are inserted into space between the spinal column and the outer membrane of the spinal cord (EPIDURAL space). Hence the name "epidural".
By definition an epidural is a shot that goes into the epi-outmost, dura- part of the spinal cord. In simple terms it is a long needle place between your back bones into the edge of the spinal column. An IV is place intravenously; meaning in the veins. There is medication for pain that can be given IV if one does not want and epidural. However, medication given in the blood stream may affect unborn children whereas medication in the spinal column does not.
the function of long needle thread will direct in the long needle.
There is no set time after an epidural that you deliver. There are many factors that go into delivery. It depends on how dialated you are when you receive the epidural Also, how fast and strong your contractions are. You can be in labor for quite a while after you get your epidural. The joy is that you don't mind it so much anymore.
The Loss of Resistance Technique (LORT) is a method used in regional anesthesia, particularly for identifying the epidural space during catheter placement. It involves the injection of a small amount of saline or air into a needle that is inserted in the back; the practitioner feels a sudden loss of resistance when the needle enters the epidural space. This technique helps ensure accurate placement of the epidural catheter, enhancing the efficacy of pain management during procedures or labor. Proper training and technique are crucial to minimize complications and ensure patient safety.
they use a small needle and make the area numb,then they insert a larger hollow needle into the back,they then thread a catherder into your back,gently remove the larger needle,the cathader stays in place and gives you numbing medicine as you need it-then after the baby is born they gently remove the cath..
An epidural and a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) are both procedures involving the spine but serve different purposes. An epidural involves injecting anesthetic medication into the epidural space to provide pain relief during labor or surgery, while a spinal tap involves inserting a needle into the subarachnoid space to collect cerebrospinal fluid for diagnostic purposes. The epidural is typically administered in the lower back, while the spinal tap is performed in a similar area but targets a different spinal layer. Additionally, an epidural can be a continuous infusion, whereas a spinal tap is usually a single-event procedure.
Request for an epidural. This is a needle that is inserted directly into the mother's spine. A powerful anesthestic medicine will take full control over the pain.
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