Epidural Needle
Epidural Needle
Epidural Needle

Description

Features of Epidural Needle 

  • Blunt Tip Design

The tip of the epidural needle is rounded or dull rather than sharp, which helps in preventing accidental puncture of the dura mater (the membrane surrounding the spinal cord). While reducing the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage or CSF leakage.

  • Large Gauge Size

The Tuohy Needle is a specially designed needle with beveled & blunt tip, designed to enter in the Epidural Space. It has a large gauge size, ranging from Diameter 16G – Diameter 27G, to accommodate the passage of an epidural catheter. The standard length of tuohy needle ranges from 8 cm –10 cm for adult use, with shorter sizes available for pediatric or smaller patients. It is a transparent or clear hub to allow visualization of fluid or air, ensuring proper positioning. Epidural Needle is commonly used for administering epidural anesthesia or for placing an epidural catheter.

  • Material Quality

It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel to prevent bending or breaking during insertion.

  • Needle Bore

It is wide enough to pass a catheter smoothly without damaging it. While ensuring the stability of the catheter during and after insertion.

  • Epidural Catheter Compatibility

It is designed to work with flexible catheters to give medication either continuously or at regular intervals with breaks in between.

  • Highly Suitable for Epidural Anesthesia

It is Ideal for delivering anesthetics during childbirth, lower body surgeries, or pain management procedures.

  • Anesthetic Opioid Synergy

It refers to the combined use of anesthetics (drugs that block sensation) and opioids (pain-relieving medications) to achieve enhanced pain relief.

Uses of an Epidural Needle :

  1. Labor Pain Relief: It provides epidural anesthesia during  the process of childbirth, including vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
  2. Surgical Anesthesia: It is used for lower body procedures as an alternative to general anesthesia.
  3. Chronic Pain Management: It is used to deliver medication for conditions like back pain and sciatica.
  4. Post-Surgical Pain Relief: It is used to inserts a catheter in the epidural space for continuous pain management after surgeries.
  5. Regional Anesthesia: It is used for bloking the pain in specific areas while keeping the patient awake.

EPIDURAL NEEDLE Versus SPINAL NEEDLE

AspectEpidural NeedleSpinal Needle
PurposeIt is used to deliver medication into the epidural space outside the dura mater.It is used to inject medication directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the subarachnoid space.
Tip DesignIt is blunt, non-cutting tip (e.g., Tuohy needle) to prevent dura puncture and allow epidural catheter placement.It is fine, sharp or pencil-point tip (e.g., Quincke, Whitacre) designed to pierce the dura for precise CSF access.
Medication DeliveryMedication spreads in the epidural space for gradual, broader pain relief.Medication directly enters the CSF, providing rapid onset and a more defined sensory block.

Faqs

Is epidural needle different from normal?

Yes, it differs from the normal needles for the reason of its special purpose, design and user expertise.

No, Normally the epidural needle does not stay in the whole time. After it's placement accurately in a catheter or deliver medication into the epidural space the needle is removed, leaving the catheter in place if continuous medication administration is needed.

In between an epidural procedure, the needle is inserted through the skin and into the epidural space, which is come across in the spinal canal.

Epidural needles are relatively Larger to reach the deeper epidural space perfectly, Examine through surrounding structures, accommodate medication delivery, and provide better control and safety during insertion.

It's commonly used for an epidural procedure that is known as an epidural needle or a Tuohy needle. These needles are particularly designed with a beveled tip and a slightly curved or tapered shape to facilitate accurate placement in the epidural space outside the spinal cord.
 

Epidural Needle

  • Sizes Available : Commonly available in 16G to 27G gauge sizes with lengths typically ranging from 3.5 to 10 cm.
  • Material Used : It is made from medical grade stainless steel for durability and precision.
  • Material Quality : It is made from high quality, rust-free, and safe materials for the patients..
  • Pyrogen-Free : It means it will not cause fever or trigger any inflammatory reactions.
  • Individually Packed : It is sterilized and made for single use only.
  • Tamper Proof Packaging : Packaged with tamper-evident seals to guarantee sterility and integrity.

An Epidural Needle is a needle used to place a thin plastic tube, called an epidural catheter, into the epidural space outside the dura mater (the membrane covering the spinal cord) near the nerves in your spine that carry pain signals to your brain.  Also, check out our Spinal Needle product for medical procedures.

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Description

Features of Epidural Needle 

  • Blunt Tip Design

The tip of the epidural needle is rounded or dull rather than sharp, which helps in preventing accidental puncture of the dura mater (the membrane surrounding the spinal cord). While reducing the risk of cerebrospinal fluid leakage or CSF leakage.

  • Large Gauge Size

The Tuohy Needle is a specially designed needle with beveled & blunt tip, designed to enter in the Epidural Space. It has a large gauge size, ranging from Diameter 16G – Diameter 27G, to accommodate the passage of an epidural catheter. The standard length of tuohy needle ranges from 8 cm –10 cm for adult use, with shorter sizes available for pediatric or smaller patients. It is a transparent or clear hub to allow visualization of fluid or air, ensuring proper positioning. Epidural Needle is commonly used for administering epidural anesthesia or for placing an epidural catheter.

  • Material Quality

It is manufactured from high-quality stainless steel to prevent bending or breaking during insertion.

  • Needle Bore

It is wide enough to pass a catheter smoothly without damaging it. While ensuring the stability of the catheter during and after insertion.

  • Epidural Catheter Compatibility

It is designed to work with flexible catheters to give medication either continuously or at regular intervals with breaks in between.

  • Highly Suitable for Epidural Anesthesia

It is Ideal for delivering anesthetics during childbirth, lower body surgeries, or pain management procedures.

  • Anesthetic Opioid Synergy

It refers to the combined use of anesthetics (drugs that block sensation) and opioids (pain-relieving medications) to achieve enhanced pain relief.

Uses of an Epidural Needle :

  1. Labor Pain Relief: It provides epidural anesthesia during  the process of childbirth, including vaginal and cesarean deliveries.
  2. Surgical Anesthesia: It is used for lower body procedures as an alternative to general anesthesia.
  3. Chronic Pain Management: It is used to deliver medication for conditions like back pain and sciatica.
  4. Post-Surgical Pain Relief: It is used to inserts a catheter in the epidural space for continuous pain management after surgeries.
  5. Regional Anesthesia: It is used for bloking the pain in specific areas while keeping the patient awake.

EPIDURAL NEEDLE Versus SPINAL NEEDLE

AspectEpidural NeedleSpinal Needle
PurposeIt is used to deliver medication into the epidural space outside the dura mater.It is used to inject medication directly into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the subarachnoid space.
Tip DesignIt is blunt, non-cutting tip (e.g., Tuohy needle) to prevent dura puncture and allow epidural catheter placement.It is fine, sharp or pencil-point tip (e.g., Quincke, Whitacre) designed to pierce the dura for precise CSF access.
Medication DeliveryMedication spreads in the epidural space for gradual, broader pain relief.Medication directly enters the CSF, providing rapid onset and a more defined sensory block.

Faqs

Yes, it differs from the normal needles for the reason of its special purpose, design and user expertise.
No, Normally the epidural needle does not stay in the whole time. After it's placement accurately in a catheter or deliver medication into the epidural space the needle is removed, leaving the catheter in place if continuous medication administration is needed.
In between an epidural procedure, the needle is inserted through the skin and into the epidural space, which is come across in the spinal canal.
Epidural needles are relatively Larger to reach the deeper epidural space perfectly, Examine through surrounding structures, accommodate medication delivery, and provide better control and safety during insertion.
It's commonly used for an epidural procedure that is known as an epidural needle or a Tuohy needle. These needles are particularly designed with a beveled tip and a slightly curved or tapered shape to facilitate accurate placement in the epidural space outside the spinal cord.

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