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 ...

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 ...

[5]#5 The epidural needle is wider than the one used for flu shots and usually 3 1/2 inches long. To prep for the needle, you’ll receive local anesthesia on a small area of your low- to mid-back ...