Amid a global shortage of epidural catheters, Newfoundland and Labrador's largest health-care authority says it's developing a plan to reduce the impact on patients about to undergo surgery. In a ...

Ontario’s health ministry said the province currently has an adequate supply of epidural catheters, but it will work with hospitals to track inventory and assess the need for redistribution of ...

Ontario’s Health Ministry said the province currently has an adequate supply of epidural catheters, but it will work with hospitals to track inventory and assess the need for redistribution of ...

This unpredictable and sudden loss of a brand of epidural kits has put global pressure on other manufacturers of epidural kits, and their component parts, resulting in a worldwide shortage.

Prepare for shortage of epidural catheter kits for pain management during childbirth: SHA By Aishwarya Dudha Global News Posted July 20, 2022 8:53 pm Updated July 21, 2022 7:11 pm ...

A thorough understanding of lumbar anatomy is needed to accurately place the epidural catheter and to induce analgesia or anesthesia in the appropriate dermatomes. Anterior landmarks are used to ...

The Canadian epidural rate for vaginal deliveries increased slightly from 58.6 per cent in 2016–2017 to 59.3 per cent in 2017–2018 according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information.

The anesthesiologist will give additional medicine through the epidural catheter to numb your body for surgery. About 10% of birthing parents do not get adequate pain relief and must have further ...