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 ...

American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine guidelines highlight SSI prevention in regional anesthesia and ...

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 ...