Comparison of ultrasound-assistance versus traditional palpation method for placement of thoracic epidural catheters: a randomized controlled trial
Cristián Arzola, Mrinalini Balki, Yehoshua Gleicher, Archana Malavade, Zeev Friedman
Abstract
Evidence supports the feasibility, efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US) use to facilitate the insertion of lumbar neuraxial blocks.[1 2][1] However, there is limited research on thoracic US-assistance (pre-procedural US scanning and skin markings).[3–5][2] We aimed to compare the conventional
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePalpationLumbarUltrasoundRandomized controlled trialThoracic vertebraeRadiologySurgeryLumbar vertebraeAnesthesia and Pain ManagementSpine and Intervertebral Disc PathologyIntraoperative Neuromonitoring and Anesthetic Effects