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English: A needle may be inserted between the spinous processes into the epidural space and local anaesthetic agents may be introduced through this needle to provide anaesthesia or analgesia for labour or surgery.
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Author Paul Anthony Stewart

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Simulation of insertion of epidural needle between the spinous processes of the lumbar vertebrae.

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8 March 2016