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Epidural Needle
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Epidural Needle
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Epidural Needle is simply a needle that is placed into the epidural space. To provide continuous epidural analgesia or anesthesia, a small hollow catheter may be threaded through the epidural needle into the epidural space, and left there while the needle is removed. There are multiple types of epidural needles as well as catheters, but in modern practicein developed nations, disposable materials are used to ensure sterility.Types of epidural needles include: Crawford; Tuohy; Husted; Weiss;Eldor.
Epidural needles are designed with a curved tip to help prevent puncture of the dural membrane.