An Observational Study Investigating the Positioning of Epidural Catheters and Their Function During Labour Analgesia

An Observational Study Investigating the Influence of Physical Position of Epidural Catheters and Their Function During Labour Analgesia

This is a small observational study investigating the physical changes that occur to epidural catheters after insertion for obstetric anaesthesia. Using the observed physical changes as a correlate for the position of the catheter in the patient we will investigate a connection between the position and e function during labour. This information may be useful in guiding the physicians responses to epidurals that do not provide adequate analgesia to aid in deciding on the most appropriate action

Inclusion Criteria:

• any women in labour requesting epidural anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• none