Ultrasound - Guided Paramedian Techniques in Spinal Anesthesia
Launched by CORK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jun 20, 2014
Trial Information
Current as of May 17, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Spinal anesthesia is widely performed using a surface landmark based 'blind' technique. Multiple passes and attempts while administering spinal anesthesia are associated with a greater incidence of post dural-puncture headache, paraesthesia and spinal hematoma.
Real time and pre-procedural neuraxial ultrasound techniques have been used to improve the success rate of spinal anesthesia. The use of real time ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia has to date been limited to case series and case reports. Its use may be limited by the requirement for wide bore needles and the technical difficultie...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • all consented patients scheduled to undergo elective total knee or total hip arthroplasty under spinal anesthesia were included in the study.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Patients with contraindications to spinal anesthesia (allergy to local anesthetic, coagulopathy, local infection and indeterminate neurological disease) were excluded from the study.
About Cork University Hospital
Cork University Hospital (CUH) is a leading academic medical center located in Cork, Ireland, dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical excellence. As a prominent sponsor of clinical trials, CUH collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate the development of new therapeutic interventions and improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to high ethical standards and regulatory compliance, CUH provides a robust infrastructure for conducting clinical research, fostering a patient-centered approach that prioritizes safety and efficacy. The hospital’s affiliation with University College Cork enhances its capacity for cutting-edge research, making it a pivotal institution in the landscape of medical science and clinical trials.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Cork, , Ireland
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Karthikeyan Kallidaikurichi Srinivasan, FCARCSI,MD
Principal Investigator
Cork University Hospital
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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