Administering extradural anesthesia involves inserting a needle and a catheter into the epidural space. The procedure includes the following steps: 1. Positioning the Patient: The patient is usually asked to sit or lie on their side, often in a curled position to widen the spaces between vertebrae. 2. Sterilization: The area around the insertion site is cleaned and sterilized. 3. Local Anesthetic: A local anesthetic is administered to numb the insertion site. 4. Needle Insertion: A needle is carefully inserted into the epidural space. 5. Catheter Placement: A catheter is threaded through the needle into the epidural space for continuous drug delivery.
