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Can you tell me what an epidural needle looks like?
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Special bevel: An epidural needle is designed to enter what is considered the epidural space. There is a very slight curved bevel to allow the needle to enter this space without puncturing the dura (the tubular structure holding the spinal fluid and nerve rootlets). The needle is of a guage (thickness) that can also allow a catheter to be placed for the infusion of medication.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Yes: They are long, hollow needles with a curved tip.
Answered 10/15/2012
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Epidural needle: Generally its a 3.5 inch to 5inch needle. Generally speaking it can be 20g to 25g needle. Hard to say more since every doc uses different types of needles.
Answered 3/3/2016
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