What is the Difference Between Epidural and Spinal Anesthesia?
The primary difference lies in the location of the injection and the onset of action. In spinal anesthesia, the anesthetic is injected directly into the cerebrospinal fluid in the subarachnoid space, leading to rapid onset of numbness. On the other hand, epidural anesthesia involves injecting the anesthetic into the epidural space, which surrounds the spinal cord. This method allows for a more controlled and gradual onset of anesthesia and can be administered continuously via a catheter.
