Epidural Catheter and Surgically Implanted Rectus Sheath Catheter in Management of Postoperative Pain

epidural catheter inserted pre induction

The surgeon will place one hand inside the abdomen and with the other hand inserted the Tuohy needle through the skin and fascia. The surgeon will feel when the needle tip is just superfacial to interface between the peritoneum and muscle layer and avoid penetration of inferior epigastric artery. The procedure will be repeated on the contralateral