no specific disease or health problem is examined.It is an anesthesiological procedure that is or can be used in a large number of operations.
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: spinal anesthesia by landmarks
Palpation of the pelvic bones, orientation on the lumbar spine, puncture in the middle or lower part of the lumbar spine using a Pajunk Sprotte 25G spinal cann
standard drug for spinal anaesthesia). Total duration approx. 5 - 10 min
Group 2: ultrasound guided spinal anesthesia with needle guidance
Visualization of the lumbar spine and inter laminar window
standard drug for spinal anaesthesia). Total duration approx. 5 - 10 min
Sponsors
Sana Kliniken Leipziger LandKlinik für Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Schmerztherapie und Palliativmedizin
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 60 years 2. Patient consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age < 60 years old 2. Rejection by the patient 3. Allergies to local anesthetics 4. Care of the patient 5. Contraindications for spinal anesthesia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| First attempt success rate successful puncture and implementation of spinal anesthesia; the number of attempts required to successfully perform spinal anesthesia is counted and recorded in the study protocol | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Process time (beginning of pre-sounding to needle ex) - Duration of puncture (puncture introducer to needle ex) - Number of punctures (introducer out/in) - Number of needle feeds - Absolute reduction in mean arterial blood pressure 15 minutes after puncture | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactPeter Schwarzkopf
Sana Klinikum BornaKlinik für Anästhesie, Intensivmedizin, Schmerztherapie und Palliativmedizin
Outcome results
None listed