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What Is an Epidural Needle?
An epidural needle, which may be referred to by various names like Tuohy needle and Hustead needle, is a specific type of needle which is inserted into the epidural space around the spinal cord and used for the insertion of epidural catheters.
The kind of epidural needles used today were first invented in the 1940s by a Seattle dentist named Ralph L. Huber. Edward Boyce Tuohy, a US anesthesiologist, later popularized the usage of the needles and lent his name to them.
These needles are vital for helping with the insertion of epidural catheters, which are often used during childbirth to deliver anesthesia into the epidural space around the space and ease the pain and discomfort that people feel while delivering a child.
Epidural needles and epidural processes are also used during different types of surgery and during the recovery process after some operations.
BD #405190, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X5 WEISS 10/BX 5BX/CA
BD #405018, Needle 18gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Short Shelf Pk 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA
BD #405092, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 TUOHY 10/BX 5BX/CA
BD #405188, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X3.5 WEISS, 50/CS
BD #405191, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 WEISS, 50/CS
BD #405191, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17X3.5 WEISS 10/BX 5BX/CA
BD #405188, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18G 3 1/2IN 10/BX 5BX/CS
BD #405018, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 18X3-1/2, 50/CS
B Braun #332171, Perifix Tuohy Epidural Needle 22G x 3" with Clear Hub for Precise Epidural Placement, 25/CA
B Braun #332166, Tuohy Epidural Needle 18G x 3.5" Precision and Safety for Epidural Procedures,25/CS
BD #405186, Needle Epidural 20gx3-1/2" 10/BX
Avanos Medical #18324, Needle Tuohy Epidural 20Gx4.5 25/CS
BD #405028, Needle 20gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Modified Point 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA
Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW20G351, Needle Epidural Tuohy Fix Wing 20Gx3.5" 25/BX
B Braun #332166, Tuohy Epidural Needle 18G x 3.5" Precision and Safety for Epidural Procedures,25/CS
Avanos Medical #183A07, Needle Epidural Touhy 18Gx3.5 25/CS
Myco Medical Supplies #TU22G351, Needle 22gx3-1/2" Tuohy Epidural Plastic Hub Short Black 25/Bx, 4 BX/CA
Avanos Medical #18313, Needle Epidural Touhy 22Gx3.15" 25/CS
Halyard Health #183A021, NEEDLE EPIDURAL TUOHY ST
Myco Medical Supplies #TUFW17G351, Needle Spinal Epidural Integra 17Gx3.5" 25/Bx
B Braun #332165, Hustead Epidural Needle, 18G x 3.5 Inch for Precise Epidural Procedures, 25/CS
Halyard Health #18386, NEEDLE TUOHY EPIDURAL
Arrow International #AN-05505, Needle Epidural 17gx5" Custom 25/CS
Arrow International #AN-05501, Needle Epidural TW w/cm Mark 17gx3.5" 100/CS
Arrow International #AN-02017, Needle 17gx3-7/8" Continuous Epidural Dull Hustead 100/Ca
Hakko #3-2150-22, Needle Tuohy Epidural 22Gx3.5" Ea
Dr. Japan #TU22G251, Needle Epidural Tuohy Disp 22Gx2.5" 25/BX
Hakko #3-2150-20, Needle Touhey Epidural 20Gx3.5" Ea
Myco Medical Supplies #TU16G351, Needle Tuohy Epidural 16gx3.5" 25/BX
BD #405191, Needle Epidural Weiss 17Gx3.5" 10x5/CS
BD #405092, Needle 17gx3-1/2" Perisafe Tuohy Epidural Modified Point 10/Bx, 5 BX/CA
Rusch #1401, Needle Epidural Tuohy 17x6 10/BX
Halyard Health #18324, Needle Tuohy Epidural 20Gx4.5 25/CS
Arrow International #AN-02017, Needle 17gx3-7/8" Continuous Epidural Dull Hustead 100/Ca
B Braun #332166, Tuohy Epidural Needle 18G x 3.5" Precision and Safety for Epidural Procedures
Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G351, NEEDLE EPIDURAL 17GX3.5IN TUOHY 25/BX 4/CA
Halyard Health #18302, Needle 20gx2-1/2" Epidural Touhy 25/Ca
B Braun #332180, Perifix 17G x 3.5" Tuohy Epidural Needle, 25/BX
Myco Medical Supplies #TU18G601, Needle Epidural Tuohy 18Gx6" 25/BX
Myco Medical Supplies #TU17G601, Needle Epidural Tuohy 17Gx6" Disp 25/BX
How Does an Epidural Needle Work?
Epidural needles are used during epidural procedures. These procedures usually begin with the patient either seated and leaning forwards or lying on their side, providing access to the back. An IV line or drip is usually given to the patient to supply fluids during the epidural procedure, and a local anesthetic will be used to numb the insertion site. The epidural needle can then be used to puncture the skin and guide the epidural catheter into the patient's back. Once the catheter is in place, the needle is retracted, leaving the catheter in position to supply pain relieving medication.
Epidural Needle Sizes
Epidural needles need to be relatively long, as they have to penetrate quite far into the body to reach the epidural space and guide the catheter into position. These needles can vary in length, ranging from 3 to 5", on average.
Epidural Needle Types
There are various types of epidural needle which have slightly different designs and benefits. The Tuohy needle is regarded as the standard epidural needle, but other varieties exist like the Crawford needle, Hustead needle, Weiss needle, and Wagner needle. These needles tend to have different levels of sharpness and slightly different shaped tips.
Epidural Needle Uses
As explained above, epidural needles are used exclusively for epidural procedures, which is when a catheter is inserted into the epidural space around the spine to deliver pain relieving medication into the body. This is most commonly done when a woman is giving birth to ease pain and discomfort, but may also be used during some types of surgery or in other situations.
Epidural Needle Suppliers
BD, B Braun, and Halyard Health are some of the top suppliers of epidural needles.
Buy Wholesale Epidural Needles Online at CIA Medical
CIA Medical is a name you can rely on for top quality wholesale medical supplies, including epidural needles in various types and sizes. We offer some of the most competitive prices and one of the largest selections of medical wholesale goods in the world. Take a look at our full range and place your order with confidence at CIA Medical.
