Identification of the L3-L4 Intervertebral Space in Obese Parturients

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

120

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

January 31, 2016

Primary Completion Date

February 28, 2017

Study Completion Date

February 28, 2017

Conditions
PregnancyObesityObstetrical Anesthesia
Interventions
PROCEDURE

L3-L4 location: Palpation method confirmed by US

An anesthesiologist will locate the L3-L4 space using the palpation method (Tuffier's line). An investigator trained in US imaging will proceed to the US exam of the spine specifically aiming to identify the L3-L4 intervertebral space. The investigator will note if the same level was identified and if not, which one was according to the US exam.

Trial Locations (1)

H2L4M1

Centre Hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM), Montreal

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)

OTHER

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