New ultrasound device aims to make epidurals easier for obese mothers
NCT ID NCT03405311
Summary
This study tested whether a handheld ultrasound device could help doctors place epidurals more successfully in severely obese women during labor. Researchers compared the new device to the standard 'blind' method, measuring success rates, number of needle attempts, and pain after the procedure. The goal was to improve pain relief during childbirth for this specific group of patients.
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The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, Texas, 77555, United States
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