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NYU Langone Health
The purpose of this study is to quantify the reliability of the gravity flow technique to accurately validate the position of the epidural needle tip when performing lumbar epidural analgesia/anesthesia for childbirth (vaginal and cesarean delivery) in women with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2.
Age
18–49
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Patients requesting epidural analgesia/anesthesia for childbirth
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to III
Ability to speak and read English to fully comprehend the consent process
BMI greater than 30 kg/m2
You may not be if
Combined spinal-epidural anesthesia
Coagulopathy
History of lumbar spine surgery
Allergy or contraindication to any of the study medications
