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Where is epidural in the body?
spine
What can make childbirth less painful?
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.
What is cpt code 77003?
CPT code 77003- Fluoroscopic guidance and localization of needle or catheter tip for spine or paraspinous diagnostic or therapeutic injection procedures (epidural or subarachnoid).
What is the needle they give females during labor?
epidural
Where is the epidural space?
In the spine ; The outermost part of the spinal canal .
What is epidural made up of?
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..
What is an antonym for spine?
Needle
What is a cactus needle called?
A spine.
What is the Difference between epidural and spinal tap?
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.
Can you have a c section without an epidural?
Most C- sections occur because labor has progressed but there may be problem. For instance, the baby may have a declining heart rate or may not have turned or some other emergency. In most cases the mothers have already had the epidural If you are having a planned C-section they will probably give you a spinal block which is like an epidural only it goes directly into your spine. They only resort to putting you under in extreme cases. Epidurals aren't bad. You probably won't even feel the needle go in. You will have such relief after you get one, that the little needle prick won't even phase you
How long is an epidural needle?
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!!
Is A lumbar puncture is the sampling of CSF obtained by inserting a needle into the epidural space of the lumbar region?
yes
