Glossary term
Epidural
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A regional anaesthesia technique in which local anaesthetic and/or opioid drugs are injected into the epidural space of the spinal canal via a catheter, providing pain relief to the lower body without inducing full unconsciousness. It is commonly used in obstetric procedures, lower limb surgery, and as part of post-operative pain management following abdominal surgery.