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 several kinds of regional anesthesia. Two of the most frequently used are spinal anesthesia and epidural anesthesia, which are produced by injections made with great exactness in the ...

Hydration prior to (i.e., 'prehydration') or during (i.e., 'co-loading') neuraxial anesthesia placement can not reliably prevent post-spinal hypotension. Crystalloid solutions are more beneficial ...