Comparison of ultrasound-assistance versus traditional palpation method for placement of thoracic epidural catheters: a randomized controlled trial

Abstract

Evidence supports the feasibility, efficacy and safety of ultrasound (US) use to facilitate the insertion of lumbar neuraxial blocks.[1 2][1] However, there is limited research on thoracic US-assistance (pre-procedural US scanning and skin markings).[3–5][2] We aimed to compare the conventional