Assessment of intervertebral space Not Applicable
Conditions
Interventions
Verbal consent will be taken from the volunteer participants. Anaesthetists with various levels of expertise will be asked to palpate the patients back and to mark the space desired, the chosen level
Sponsors
King Hamad University Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Willing volunteer 2. Adult volunteer (over 18 years of age)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Age <18 years 2. Pregnant women 3. Back deformities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The correlation between anatomical palpation method of intervertebral space estimation and ultrasound estimation. The intervertebral space identified by participants on the two volunteers by the palpatory method was correlated with the ultrasound estimation of the intervertebral space. The difference or agreement between the two different methods was noted. Measured at a single timepoint. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measured at a single timepoint: 1. The time taken to estimate by anatomical palpation by participants on volunteers and ultrasound estimation by a trained researcher. A timer was kept as a standard and time from beginning to completion of estimation of the intervertebral space was noted in seconds. 2. The effect of experience on correct estimation, noted from personal interviews with the participants. | — |
Countries
Bahrain
Contacts
Public ContactSurendranath Venkatesan
Outcome results
None listed