Tuohy needle

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Tuohy needle
A 16G Portex Tuohy needle and epidural catheter. Large rule marks 1 cm apart.
Uses	Drug delivery
Related items	Hypodermic needle
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A Tuohy needle is a hollow needle, very slightly curved at the end, suitable for inserting epidural catheters.

Close-up of needle and catheter tip, showing the curved end at the needle's tip.

The needle features an anti-coring curve at its tip, as shown in the picture above left.

[edit] See also

• Epidural anaesthesia

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