Ultrasound vs touch for spinal anesthesia in cesarean
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study compares two ways to find the right spot on your back for the numbing injection before a planned cesarean. One method uses an ultrasound machine (which uses sound waves to see inside your body) and the other uses the doctor's touch. The goal is to see which method makes the procedure more comfortable and successful for you.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned (elective) cesarean section with spinal anesthesia.
- Your age is between 18 and 45 years.
- Your pregnancy is singleton (one baby).
- You do not have conditions that prevent spinal anesthesia, and your blood pressure is normal.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is less than 40.
- You have not had prior lower back surgery and have no severe spinal deformity.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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