Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: using ultrasound guidance: ultrasound can be used to identify the subarachnoid space in obese patients to reduce the number of attempts taken to get a positive CSF tap
Control Intervent
Sponsors
Dr VINUTH K MURTHY
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status 1 and 2 of either sex scheduled for infraumbilical surgeries
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Gross spinal deformities History of perineural neuropathy Sepsis at site of infection Coagulopathy History of allergies to LA and opiods Emergency cases Pregnant and lactating females
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries. The number of attempts taken is the primary objectiveTimepoint: Comparison of Real time Ultrasound Guided Spinal Anaesthesia versus conventional landmark guided midline approach in obese patients posted for elective lower abdominal surgeries. time taken for successful lumbar puncture is compared. 6 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| number of passes, time taken for successful lumbar puncture and incidence of complications are taken into considerationTimepoint: studies for 6 months | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Vinuth K Murthy
KIMS Hospital, Bangalore
Outcome results
None listed