Does the use of a lower lumbar interspace for spinal anesthesia affect the efficacy of the block and maternal satisfaction?

Authors
Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsISRCTN registry
Year 2004
INTERVENTION: Each volunteer will undergo normal clinical practice with the exception of random allocation to either the L3‐4 or L4‐5 interspace for insertion of spinal anesthetic. They will also be required to fill out a satisfaction questionnaire the day after delivery. CONDITION: Pregnancy and Childbirth: Anaesthesia ; Pregnancy and Childbirth ; Anaesthesia PRIMARY OUTCOME: That spinal anaesthesia at the perceived L45 interspace is just as efficacious as that performed at the perceived L3‐4 interspace, both clinically and for maternal satisfaction. SECONDARY OUTCOME: Not provided at time of registration INCLUSION CRITERIA: 60 volunteers. All of whom will be having an elective caesarean under spinal anaesthesia and do not have any significant medical problems.
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First added on: Aug 21, 2024