Anesthesia & Clinical Research
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Department of Anaesthesiology, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India

Publications

• Research Article   
  To Study the Correlation between Estimated Ultrasound Depth and Actual Needle Depth of Epidural Space in Transverse Plane in Parturients Undergoing Cesarean Section
  Author(s): Jyoti Kanwat*
  
  Background and aim: During pregnancy, edema and obesity obscure the anatomical landmark and because of this epidural space identification become difficult by conventional methods. Loose connective tissue also causes false loss of resistance and responsible for failed block and complications. This study was planned for USG (ultrasonography) guided puncture point detection and epidural space depth assessment and its correlation with actual needle insertion depth in obstetric patients. Methods: Sixty four patients of ASA I and II for elective caesarean sections were included in this study. Lumbar space was identified by USG in which ligamentum-flavum with dura mater complex was taken as key structure for assessment of Ultrasound Depth (UD). This was followed by epidural needle insertion at the same marked point and measurement .. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2155-6148.21.12.1009

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