What to Know if You Need an Epidural on the Ward

Blake: I guess in terms of what we like to know if you're ever calling for an epidural on the ward is a very succinct but nice past medical and antenatal history. Really important that the patient has either had or is ready to have a cannular inserted because we often like to preload them full of fluids so it's really great if they've already got a cannular room before we go and see them. Finally it's really important in terms of as we said any of the potential coagulation problems. If the patient's already had bloods done and you know the platelet count that's a really nice thing for us to know. And similarly if the patient's