Abstract

Neuraxial blocks traditionally rely on the palpation of surface landmarks for needle insertion. In the obese patient, the iliac crests and spinous processes may not be palpable. If the provider is unable to palpate the bony landmarks, a handheld neuraxial ultrasound device can help identify landmarks to choose the best spinal needle insertion site. A neuraxial ultrasound device can increase the accuracy of needle placement and decrease the number needle insertions.

Author Details

Kendall Carlis, BSN and Terri Cahoon, DNP, CRNA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Neuraxial Ultrasound, Spinal Anesthesia, Neuraxial Blocks, Landmarks Technique

Advisor

Cahoon, Terri

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2023

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2023-01-31

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