title: A simple and cheap alternative to spring loaded syringe for the identification of epidural space.
abstract: A simple and cheap alternative to spring-loaded syringe for the identification of epidural space is described. It is easily assembled using a syringe and a rubber band. This assembly is reusable and is especially useful for beginners.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Haryana, India. naveen_m2000@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Naveen
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Malhotra
authors.forename: Anil
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jangra
mesh_terms: D015360:Analgesia, Epidural / Q000295:instrumentation*; D016362:Analgesia, Obstetrical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004824:Epidural Space / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D004867:Equipment Design / Q000191:economics / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D013594:Syringes / Q000191:economics*