Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Epidural Injections

The injection of drugs, most often analgesics, into the spinal canal without puncturing the dura mater.

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Abstract

The injection of drugs, most often analgesics, into the spinal canal without puncturing the dura mater.

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Synonyms

11 entry terms
  • Extradural Injections
  • Injections, Epidural
  • Injections, Extradural
  • Injections, Peridural
  • Peridural Injections
  • Epidural Injection
  • Extradural Injection
  • Injection, Epidural
  • Injection, Extradural
  • Injection, Peridural
  • Peridural Injection

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

usually NIM

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History Note

87

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Previous Indexing

  • Epidural Space (1979-1986)
  • Injections (1966-1986)

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  1. E02w.319w.267w.530w.580.300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Epidural Injections. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007268. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007268
  2. Epidural Injections. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q68751874