Status:
UNKNOWN
Spinal Anesthesia Using Ultrasound Assistance Versus Conventional Palpation in Morbidly Obese Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Kafrelsheikh University
Conditions:
Spinal Anesthesia
Ultrasound Assistance
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the paramedian approach for spinal anesthesia using ultrasound assistance (USAS) versus conventional palpation in morbidly obese patients undergoing elective surger...
Detailed Description
Performing spinal anesthesia using a conventional approach can be considerably challenging in obese patients. Multiple needle attempts may lead to a higher incidence of complications (e.g., postdural ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Both sexes
- Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 40 kg/m2
- Patients undergoing elective surgeries
Exclusion
- Rejection of spinal anesthesia
- History of spinal deformity or spinal surgery
- Contraindications to spinal anesthesia (infection of the puncture site, coagulation dysfunction, allergy to local anesthesia, insufficient blood volume or abnormal spinal anatomy).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 23 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 20 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
64 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05240846
Start Date
February 23 2022
End Date
September 20 2023
Last Update
September 6 2023
Active Locations (1)
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Kafr El-Sheikh University Hospitals
Kafr ash Shaykh, Egypt