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.
WantmanA, HancoxN, HowellPR. Techniques for identifying the epidural space: a survey of practice amongst anaesthetists in the UK. Anaesthesia2006;61:370–5
