Anesthesia

Study findings from H. Edgcombe et al provide new insights into anesthesia

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, April 19th, 2010

According to a study from Perth, Australia, "Needle visibility using ultrasound remains problematic at steep insertion angles. Despite modified techniques, steep approaches are still needed, particularly in the obese, neuraxial anesthesia or pain blocks around the spine."

"We describe a novel technique for objective assessment of needle-tip identification and present data on a new needle. Five needles were compared for accuracy of tip position identification. Pajunk facet-tipped, Tuohy-tipped, Polymedic Ultrasound, Hakko EchoStim, and a new intermittently textured needle (T). Static ultrasound images were obtained of the needles in first-thaw, unembalmed cadavers at...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2010-04-19)

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