What are the Instructions for Use of the Eldor spinal needle?
Eldor spinal needle technique This is an innovative device in which there are two round opposing holes at the tip. The anesthetic solution will flow out of these two holes into the subarachnoid space at the direction of these two holes. The Eldor spinal needle separates dural fibers rather than cutting them to reduce incidence of spinal headache. A small bore Eldor spinal needle (26G) is inserted through an introducer until it pierces the dura. Confirmation of its placement in the subarachnoid space is when CSF is obtained through the hub of the spinal needle. The local anesthetic solution is then injected through the spinal needle into the subarachnoid space. After the injection is completed the spinal needle is withdrawn and the patient is positioned as required. Local anesthetic injections The local anesthetic solution injected into the subarachnoid space is exited through the two opposing holes positioned at the pencil point tip. The injection should be slow and gentle. The dose sh
