08/18/2026
Epidural anesthesia, a form of neuraxial anesthesia, is a cornerstone of both postoperative and labor pain management. It is frequently utilized for obstetric labor analgesia and for thoracic, intra-abdominal, and spinal surgical procedures that can be performed without muscle relaxation.
A second complication of prolonged epidural catheter use is the gradual shift of catheter tip positioning, which may compromise the...