Epidurals are a common procedure to provide pain relief or a lack of feeling for labor and childbirth, certain surgeries and certain causes of chronic pain.
Pain medicine goes into your body through a small tube placed in your back. The tube is called a epidural catheter, and it’s connected to a small pump that gives you a constant amount of pain medicine.
After the epidural tube is placed, you will be able to lie on your back, turn, walk, and do other things your doctor says you can do.
How to put the tube in your back?
When the doctor puts the tube in your back, you need to lie on your side or sit up.
- Clean your back first.
- Numb your back with medicine through a small needle.
- Then an epidural needle is carefully guided into your lower back
- An epidural catheter is passed through the needle, and the needle is withdrawn.
- The pain medication is administered through the catheter as needed.
- Finally, the catheter is taped down so it doesn’t move.
How long will the epidural tube stay in?
The tube will stay in your back until your pain is under control and you can take pain pills. Sometimes this can be up to seven days. If you are pregnant, the tube will be taken out after the baby is born.
Benefits of Epidural Anesthesia
Provides a route for very effective pain relief throughout your labor or surgery.
The anesthesiologist can control the effects by adjusting the type, amount, and strength of the medication.
The medication only affects a specific area, so you’ll be awake and alert during labor and birth. And because you’re pain-free, you can rest (or even sleep!) as your cervix dilates and conserve your energy for when it comes time to push.
Unlike with systemic narcotics, only a tiny amount of medication reaches your baby.
Once the epidural is in place, it can be used to provide anesthesia if you need a c-section or if you’re having your tubes tied after delivery.
Side effects of an epidural
You may have some numbness or tingling in your back and legs.
It may be hard to walk or move your legs for a while.
You may have some itching or feel sick to your stomach.
You may be constipated or have a hard time emptying your bladder (peeing).
You may need a catheter (tube) placed in your bladder to help urine drain.
You may feel sleepy.
Your breathing might become slower.
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Post time: Mar-18-2024