Abstract

In obstetric patients presenting with physical or surgical deformities known to prove challenging for neuraxial placement, does the initial use of ultrasonography compared to traditional palpation technique affect the placement time and number of attempts required for successful achievement of regional anesthesia?

Author Details

Nicole D'Amico Thomas, BSN and Maria Ledbetter DNAP, 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

Case Study/Series

Research Approach

Translational Research/Evidence-based Practice

Keywords:

Neuraxial Anesthesia, Complications, Lumbar Punctures, Ultrasound-Guided Placement

Advisor

Ledbetter, Maria

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Samford University

Degree Year

2024

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2024-01-19

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