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The Effect of Bedside Ultrasound Assistance on the Proportion of Successful Infant Lumbar Punctures in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Bedside Ultrasound-Assisted Site Marking, Mindray M7 Ultrasound, and 1 other intervention for Traumatic Lumbar Puncture. Completed, enrolled 128 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The reported rate of unsuccessful spinal taps in children, especially young infants, is high. Our hypothesis is that ultrasound assistance can improve the success rate of spinal taps.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patient will receive a bedside ultrasound-assisted site marking of the most appropriate site for lumbar puncture prior to the clinician completing the spinal tap using Mindray M7 Ultrasound.
Patient will receive a bedside ultrasound exam of the most appropriate site for lumbar puncture prior to the clinician completing the spinal tap
Lumbar puncture will be performed per routine standard of care