Novel 3D ultrasound system for midline single-operator epidurals: A feasibility study on a porcine model

Highlights • Novel method of single operator, midline, real-time ultrasound guided lumbar epidural. • High success rate of epidural placement. • Success further improved by echogenic needle use.

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Published in:International journal of obstetric anesthesia 2017-08, Vol.31, p.51-56
Main Authors: Stone, J, Beigi, P, Rohling, R, Lessoway, V, Dube, A, Gunka, V
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
3D ultrasound
Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
Anesthesia, Epidural - methods
Anesthesia, Obstetrical - methods
Animals
Epidural
Epidural Space - diagnostic imaging
Feasibility Studies
Female
Imaging, Three-Dimensional - methods
Lumbosacral Region - anatomy & histology
Lumbosacral Region - diagnostic imaging
Midline needle placement
Needles
Observer Variation
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Real-time ultrasound guidance
Swine
Ultrasonography, Interventional - methods
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Summary:Highlights • Novel method of single operator, midline, real-time ultrasound guided lumbar epidural. • High success rate of epidural placement. • Success further improved by echogenic needle use.
ISSN:0959-289X
1532-3374
DOI:10.1016/j.ijoa.2017.04.009