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J Anesth Clin Res2019;10(2)January 1, 2019Journal Article

Feasibility of Spinal Anesthesia Placement Using Automated Interpretation of Lumbar Ultrasound Images: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

Priyanka Singla1, Adam J Dixon2,3, Jessica L Sheeran1, David Scalzo1, Frank W Mauldin2,3, Mohamed Tiouririne1
1Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, VA 22908, Virginia, USA.
2Rivanna Medical, LLC, 107 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA 22902, Virginia, USA.
3Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22908, Virginia, USA.
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: This study evaluated the efficacy of spinal anesthesia administration by resident physicians when using an ultrasound system with automated neuraxial landmark detection capabilities. METHODS: 150 patients were enrolled in this trial. Anesthesiology residents placed spinals in subjects undergoing scheduled cesarean delivery using one of three techniques to identify neuraxial landmarks:…

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