RT Book, Section A1 Hess, Philip E. A2 Hess, Philip E. A2 Li, Yunping A2 Kowalczyk, John J. A2 Stiles, Justin K. SR Print(0) ID 1199674388 T1 Patient Information: Unintentional Dural Puncture T2 Obstetric Anesthesia: Quick References & Practical Guides YR 2023 FD 2023 PB McGraw Hill PP New York, NY SN 9781264671465 LK obgyn.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1199674388 RD 2024/04/18 AB During the placement of your epidural, a layer around the spinal fluid, called the dura, was punctured with a needle unintentionally. The puncture of the dura happens on occasion during epidural placement. The hole allows spinal fluid to slowly drain.