Another innovative approach involves the use of forward-view endoscopic optical coherence tomography (OCT) to guide epidural anesthesia needle placement. This technology allows for real-time ...

He/she may inject local anesthesia into the skin and deeper tissues of the lower back which may cause a burning or pressure sensation. The anesthesiologist will then advance a needle into the epidural ...

There are a lot of reasons this pain-management procedure is used by two-thirds of laboring moms. Here’s how an epidural works and how to decide if it’s right for you.