Neuraxial Ultrasound for Thoracic Epidural Placement

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

This blinded, randomized study compares standard palpation to ultrasound-assisted landmark identification of the thoracic spine for thoracic epidural catheterization.

Clinical Trial Description

In this study, the investigators will utilize ultrasonography to identify midline bony landmarks including spinous processes, laminae, and intervertebral interspaces prior to the initial needle placement and compare this to standard palpation of the bony thoracic spine for thoracic epidural placement. The investigators will evaluate and compare the two needle localization techniques by the following outcomes: time to identify the epidural space by loss of resistance, needle passes, skin punctures, recovery room pain scores, and epidural success. ;

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Analgesia, Epidural

Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02785055
Study type	Interventional
Source	Benaroya Research Institute
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Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	April 2009
Completion date	February 2014

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