Epidural process is a potential anesthetic target for effective labor analgesia. The sacral hiatus is the opening at the base of the sacrum, and the interlaminal space is the area between the laminae of the vertebrae, says Dr Brian Blick.
The epidural process is a bony projection that extends from the lamina into the interlaminal space. This structure can be palpated on physical examination, and it can be used as a landmark for needle placement during epidural anesthesia.
The Studies and Researches:
The interlaminal epidural process has been shown to be a reliable anatomic target for needle placement during epidural anesthesia.
In one study, More than 90% of attempts at epidural needle placement resulted in successful identification of the epidural process.
In another study, all attempts at interlaminal needle placement resulted in successful access to the epidural space.
These studies suggest that the interlaminal epidural process is a reliable target for needle placement during epidural anesthesia.
The role of anesthesiologists in successful procedure completion:
One of the most important responsibilities of an anesthesiologist is to ensure that a patient remains comfortable during a medical procedure. This can be a challenging task, as there are many different factors that can affect a patient’s level of pain and anxiety.
One of these factors is the interlaminal epidural process. This process is used to provide anesthesia for procedures in the lumbar region, and it can be tricky to execute successfully.
Anesthesiologists must have a thorough understanding of the process in order to ensure that the patient remains safe and comfortable.
In addition, they must be able to identify any potential complications and take steps to prevent them.
Parting note:
With their expertise and experience, anesthesiologists play a vital role in ensuring that interlaminal epidural procedures are successful. So, if you are scheduled for an interlaminal epidural procedure, be sure to ask your anesthesiologist about their experience with this process.