Comparing the accuracy of two palpatory methods for identifying correct space for spinal anaesthesia.

Comparing the accuracy of two palpatory methods for identifying L3-L4 inter-space using ultrasound

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/12/039066

Enrollment

Registered

2021-12-30

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-02-21

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: N00-N99- Diseases of the genitourinary system

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age above 18 years BMI 18.5 - 29.9 patients with xray chest and xray KUB

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: spine abnormality pregnancy previous spine surgeries inability to position patients with chronic back pain patients with known lumbarisation/sacralisation patients who are difficult to scan

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Comparing the accuracy of two different palpatory methods for identifying L3-L4 interspace using ultrasound.Timepoint: Before induction.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Whether age ,gender,height,weight,BMI of patient ,experience of clinician has any effect on accuracy of identifying L3-L4 interspace by two methods.Timepoint: Before induction.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBeegam Shoufi Kunjumon

Amrita Institute Of Medical Science

beegamshoufi@gmail.com9961772377

Outcome results