How is the epidural injection performed?
All patients receiving sedation are monitored with EKG, blood pressure cuff and oxygen monitoring device. Patients not receiving sedation are monitored if needed. The skin of the neck or back is cleaned with antiseptic solution and then the injection is carried out. Most, if not all, neck injections are done under x-ray lying on the side. Mid and lower back injections, may or may not be done under x-ray and can be done either sitting or lying on the stomach or the side.
