A comparative study between sitting with Legs parallel on the table versus traditional Sitting position for ease of epidural needle Placement. A hospital based one year Randomized control study.

Abstract

Introduction: In modern anaesthesiology, epidural anaesthesia is one of the most accepted and often used technique for lower abdominal procedures. The patient’s position during the insertion of the epidural needle plays a major role in the success of epidural analgesia Aims and objectives: This study is aims to know whether the hamstring stretch maneuver would reduce lumbar lordosis and will ease the placement of epidural needle, when compared to traditional sitting position.