A study to assess the depth of lumbar epidural space using ultrasound and its correlation with loss of resistance technique

Completed

• Conditions: The skin epidural space distance assessed by transverse ultrasonography and conventional loss of resistance technique needle depth and its correlation, in patients with BMI less than 30 kg/m2; Ultrasound, Lumbar Epidural, BMI , LOR, Regional anesthesia

• Registration Number: TCTR20240320005
• Lead Sponsor: Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2020-12-30
• Study Start: 2024-03-20
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

All patients attending anesthesia department for elective surgeries under lumbar epidural anesthesia with an ASA class 1 or 2
Age Group 18 to 70 years
BMI between 18 to 30

Exclusion Criteria

1. History of neurological disorders
2. Previous spinal surgeries
3. Deformities of spine
4. Infection at puncture site
5. Coagulopathies
6. Pregnancy

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
lumbar epidural space depth pre operatively ultrasound depth, needle depth

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
number of attempts pre operatively number