Neuraxial ultrasound-Is it useful

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T Sivashanmugam MBBS,MD,DNB,PDCC,FRCP Department of Anaesthesiology,

Dr. T Sivashanmugam MBBS,MD,DNB,PDCC,FRCP Department of Anaesthesiology,

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Ultrasound assisted Neuraxial block is an advanced technique for use in patients with difficult spinal anatomy. It is a portable and safe technology that is increasingly used to assist in performing anesthetic procedures. Detailed knowledge of spinal anatomy and sonoanatomy is essential for interpretation of neuraxial ultrasound images. This video explains about safe and effective neuraxial block.

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Dr. T Sivashanmugam MBBS,MD,DNB,PDCC,FRCP Department of Anaesthesiology,

Department of Anaesthesiology, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry.