text: PROCEDURE: , Thoracic epidural steroid injection without fluoroscopy.,ANESTHESIA: , Local sedation.,VITAL SIGNS: , See nurse's notes.,COMPLICATIONS: , None.,DETAILS OF PROCEDURE: , INT was placed.  The patient was in the sitting position and the back was prepped with Betadine.  Lidocaine 1.5% was used for skin wheal made between __________.  An 18-gauge Tuohy needle was then placed into the epidural space using loss of resistance technique with no cerebrospinal fluid or blood noted.  After negative aspiration, a mixture of 7 cc preservative free normal saline and 160 mg preservative free Depo-Medrol was injected.  Neosporin and band-aid were applied over the puncture site.  The patient was discharged to recovery room in stable condition.pain management, loss of resistance, cerebrospinal fluid, thoracic epidural steroid injection, fluoroscopy, thoracic, steroid, epidural, injection, 