What Happens During a Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

This video will explain what a lumbar epidural is, how it is performed in a surgery center, along with discussing potential risks and outcomes of the procedure. Lumbar Epidurals are a very common treatment for patients suffering from sciatica or other lower back pains. Introducing steroids into the epidural space around the effected nerves can help reduce inflammation and help reduce the patient’s discomfort. 0:00 Intro 0:25 What is a lumbar epidural steroid injection 0:48 Who performs a lumbar epidural steroid injection 1:07 Types of lumbar epidural steroid injection 1:37 What does epidural mean 1:57 Type of medications used during a lumbar epidural steroid injection 2:22 Where are lumbar epidural steroid injections performed 3:13 What is a “Time Out“ ? 3:23 Start of the procedure 3:47 The “Time Out“ happening 4:33 IV Medications are given 5:07 Patient getting in position for a lumbar epidural steroid injection 5:25 Medications are pr