Does Pre-Procedure Neuraxial Ultrasound Using the GE Logiq® Improve Midline Placement of Combined Spinal Epidural when Compared to a Palpation Technique Performed by Experienced Anesthesiologists? A Prospective Randomized Study

Background: Neuraxial placement relies on palpation of anatomical landmarks, sometimes challenging to identify. Ultrasound (US) has helped facilitate those procedure. We wanted to assess efficacy of the US compared to landmark techniques when used by experienced obstetric anesthesiologists. Methods:...

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Main Authors: Barbara Orlando, Jacqueline Donovan, Deborah Stein, Migdalia Saloum, Jonathan Epstein, Julio Marenco, Bryan Mahoney, Dimitri Kassapidis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Levy Library Press 2021-06-01
Series:Journal of Scientific Innovation in Medicine
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Online Access:https://journalofscientificinnovationinmedicine.org/articles/87