Term: Epidural Anesthesia

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-11-05

Definition:

Injection of a local anesthetic into the peridural space of the spinal cord beneath the ligamentum flavum. Often given during labour to provide pain relief. ( Source: modified from http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epidural anesthesia ).

Term used in 

• Heaman M, Kingston D, Helewa M, Brownell M, Derksen S, Bogdanovic B, McGowan K, Bailly A. Perinatal Services and Outcomes in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] (View)