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Emergency Physicians Can Easily Obtain Ultrasound Images of Anatomical Landmarks Relevant to Lumbar Puncture

Posted in: Lumbar Puncture, Spine|September 25, 2014
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ultrasound guided lumbar puncture education for physicians” title=SONOSIM SUMMARY: This study published in the American Journal of Emergency Medicine illustrated that emergency physicians demonstrate high levels of proficiency when using ultrasound to facilitate lumbar puncture. In the study, emergency physicians were able to quickly locate multiple anatomical landmarks significant to performing the procedure.

Ferre RM, Sweeney TW. Emergency physicians can easily obtain ultrasound images of anatomical landmarks relevant to lumbar puncture. Am J Emerg Med. 2007 Mar; 25(5): 291–296.

Abstract

Introduction

Although ultrasound has been used in administering epidural anesthesia, it is unknown if emergency physicians (EPs) can obtain ultrasound images useful for lumbar puncture.

Objective

The objective of the study was to determine EPs’ ability to apply a standardized ultrasound technique for visualizing landmarks surrounding the dural space.

Methods

Two EPs sought to identify relevant anatomy in emergency patients. Visualization time for 5 anatomical structures (spinous processes or laminae, ligamentum flavum, dura mater, epidural space, subarachnoid space), body mass index, and perception of landmark palpation difficulty were recorded.

Results

Seventy-six subjects were enrolled. Soft tissue and bony anatomical structures were identified in all subjects. Mean body mass index was 31.4 ± 9.8 (95% confidence interval, 29.1-33.6). High-quality images were obtained in less than 1 minute in 153 (87.9%) scans and in less than 5 minutes in 174 (100%) scans. Mean acquisition time was 57.19 seconds; SD, 68.14 seconds; range, 10 to 300 seconds.

Conclusions

In this cohort, EPs were able to rapidly obtain high-quality ultrasound images relevant to lumbar puncture.

To read the complete article, visit The American Journal Of Emergency Medicine website by clicking here.

SonoSim Keywords: Ultrasound, MSK, Lumbar Puncture, Ultrasound Guided Procedure, Emergency Medicine

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