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Abigail Klein Leichman

Omeq Medical’s EpiFinder Device Aims To Improve Accuracy Of Epidural Injections

The anesthetist places the epidural with the help of a nurse. Omeq Medical tests new technology to increase the safety and accuracy of the traditional procedure. (BSIP/Universal Images Group/Getty Images)

About 40 million epidural pain-relief injections are given annually worldwide, often administered to women in labor.

An epidural involves injecting an anesthetic or a steroid into the space around the spinal nerves to stop spine pain signals from  reaching the brain. 

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