Onthewards: Onthepods

In this podcast, Becky Taylor and Blake Kesby discuss spinals and epidurals, what they are, what the difference is, and how to manage patients going into labour requesting an epidural. Becky and Blake discuss when you might encourage spinals and epidurals, considerations to keep in mind, anaesthetic contraindications, and risks. They also cover an approach to postdural puncture headache (PDPH). Summary Writers:  Becky Taylor and Jane McDonnell Script Writer:  Jane McDonnell Editor:  Blake Kesby Interviewer:  Becky Taylor Interviewee:  Blake Kesby About Dr Rebecca Taylor Rebecca (Becky) Taylor is a 5th year O&G trainee. Originally hailing from the UK, she trained at the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her internship and residency, before moving to Australia. She undertook her basic O&G training at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney and is currently undertaking a six-month fertility fellowship at Westmead Hospital. When Becky’s not knee-deep in amniotic fluid she is a keen swim