Journal article
Ultrasound imaging for lumbar punctures and epidural catheterisations: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine whether ultrasound imaging can reduce the risk of failed lumbar punctures or epidural catheterisations, when compared with standard palpation methods, and whether ultrasound imaging can reduce traumatic procedures, insertion attempts, and needle redirections.
DESIGN: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
Authors
Shaikh F; Brzezinski J; Alexander S; Arzola C; Carvalho JCA; Beyene J; Sung L
Journal
The BMJ, Vol. 346, No. mar26 1,
Publisher
BMJ
Publication Date
March 26, 2013
DOI
10.1136/bmj.f1720
ISSN
0959-8138