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Patients will receive a dural puncture epidural block with a 25 gauge spinal needle.Jan 4, 2018

Spinal needles in current use have different structures such as Quincke, Whitacre, Sprotte, Atraucan (atraumatic tip) and Spinoject. A pencil point spinal needle is similar to the Whitacre and Sprotte type spinal needles and is available in various sizes such as 22, 25 and 27G.Aug 12, 2016

Description: Spinal needles are used for lumbar puncture for spinal anaesthesia or diagnostic puncture of the spinal canal. Quincke tip with double bevel enables atraumatic puncture of the dura and minimises the risk of post-spinal headache.

Spinal anesthesia involves the injection of numbing medicine directly into the fluid sac. Epidurals involve the injection into the space outside the sac (epidural space).

Although there is no pain, there may be a feeling of pressure as the needle is being inserted. For a spinal block, a physician anesthesiologist injects medication into the spinal fluid through a needle inserted in the lower back.

The catheter is generally inserted 4–6 cm into the epidural space, and is typically secured to the skin with adhesive tape, similar to an intravenous line.

Lidocaine, tetracaine, and bupivacaine are the local anesthetic agents most commonly employed for spinal anesthesia in the U.S. Lidocaine provides a short duration of anesthesia and is primarily useful for surgical and obstetrical procedures lasting less than one hour.

During a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) procedure, you typically lie on your side with your knees drawn up to your chest. Then a needle is inserted into your spinal canal — in your lower back — to collect cerebrospinal fluid for testing.Aug 14, 2020

A spinal anaesthetic is an alternative to a general anaesthetic for some operations. It allows the patient to stay awake during the operation without feeling any pain.Aug 17, 2017