Using ultrasound to measure spine depth in infants having surgery
This study uses ultrasound to measure the depth from the skin to the epidural space at different levels of the spine in infants. The goal is to help doctors give epidural anesthesia more safely and accurately for babies having surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between birth and 12 months old
- They are scheduled for a planned (non-emergency) surgery with general anesthesia
- Your baby is in good overall health, apart from the reason for surgery (ASA I to III)
- You (the parent or guardian) must give written permission for your baby to be in the study
- No known spine problems, previous spine surgery, muscle or nerve disease, or certain birth syndromes
- Your baby must be medically stable (no severe heart, lung, or nervous system instability)
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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