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Full Epidural Anaesthesia Video
A video showing the full steps for a successful epidural placement, puncture and application of anaesthesia
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A childbirth-education narration describes continuous epidural anesthesia during labor. It shows the anesthesiologist preparing the mother's back with antiseptic and a sterile drape, giving local anesthetic, and inserting and taping a catheter in place. Monitoring of blood pressure, pulse and fetal signs is described, along with regular vaginal examinations to follow labor progress.
Key points
- The back is prepared with antiseptic and a sterile drape
- Local anesthetic is given before the catheter is inserted
- The catheter is taped to the mother's back
- Blood pressure, pulse and fetal signs are monitored
- Vaginal examinations track the progress of labor
Video Transcript
A childbirth-education narration about continuous epidural anesthesia in labor. It describes the anesthesiologist preparing the mother's back with antiseptic and a sterile drape, the local anesthetic, inserting the catheter and taping it in place, and the monitoring that follows — blood pressure, pulse and fetal signs — with regular vaginal examinations to follow the progress of labor.
Read the full transcript
Some women may choose to have a continuous epidural block. The anesthesiologist washes the back with a topical antiseptic before administration. A sterile drape is placed over the mother's back. Then he administers a local anesthetic to deaden the area of injection. A catheter is inserted so that the anesthetic solution can be administered over time. The catheter is then taped to the mother's back. Blood pressure and pulse, monitored electronically, should be closely watched for the first 15 to 20 minutes after insertion. Fetal vital signs are monitored using an external fetal monitor.
A routine blood sample is drawn by the phlebotomist for a CBC, or a complete blood count. A vaginal exam is performed and documented at regular but appropriate intervals by the nurse or physician to determine the status of labor.
Transcript auto-generated from the video’s audio for accessibility and study. Educational content only — not medical advice.
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