Overcoming Obstacles: The Legacy of Fidel Pagés, Founder of the Epidural, 100 Years After His Passing

( Anesth Analg. 2024;138(2):475–479. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000006706) Fidel Pagés, a pioneer in segmental anesthesia, revolutionized the field by accessing the epidural space over a century ago, laying the groundwork for modern neuraxial techniques. This year commemorates the centennial of his premature death. Despite his early passing and subsequent challenges, the high-quality anesthesia he introduced propelled epidural anesthesia into routine clinical practice.