Background This systematic review examines the evidence for preprocedural neuraxial
ultrasound as an adjunct to lumbar spinal and epidural anesthesia in adults. Methods We …

Neuraxial analgesia provides excellent pain relief in labor. Optimizing initiation and
maintenance of neuraxial labor analgesia requires different strategies. Combined spinal …

Objective To determine whether ultrasound imaging can reduce the risk of failed lumbar
punctures or epidural catheterisations, when compared with standard palpation methods …

The role of ultrasound in central neuraxial blockade has been underappreciated, partly
because of the relative efficacy of the landmark-guided technique and partly because of the …

The use of ultrasound in the acute care specialties of anesthesiology, intensive care,
emergency medicine, and surgery has evolved from discrete, office-based …

Obesity is widespread, yet it is often understood primarily as a disorder of body structure.
This article provides anesthesiologists with a synopsis of recent research into the complex …

European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Guide... : European Journal of
Anaesthesiology | EJA European Society of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Guidelines on …

Purpose of review: To review the literature and describe techniques to use ultrasound to
guide performance of lumbar puncture (LP). Recent findings: Ultrasound evaluation of the …

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is commonly experienced during pregnancy and is often
poorly managed. There is much ambiguity in diagnostic work-up, appropriate management …

BACKGROUND: Spinal anesthesia using a surface landmark–guided technique can be
challenging in patients with anatomical alterations of the lumbar spine; however, it is unclear …