Equipment for epidural analgesia should include:

- tray, drape, gown and gloves
- Tuohy needlebr> - epidural catheter
- loss of resistance syringe
- syringes for skin infiltration
- syringe for local anaesthetic
- 25 gauge needlefor skin infiltration
- 19 gauge needleto create defect in skin
- gauze
- prepping forceps
- prepping solution
- cler adhesive covering