| Literature DB >> 18020079 |
R K Deam1, R Kluger, M J Barrington, C A McCutcheon.
Abstract
A new 'texturing method' has been developed for nerve block needles in an attempt to improve the ultrasonic image of the needles. Using a synthetic phantom, these textured needles were compared to currently available needles. The textured needle had improved visibility under ultrasound. This type of needle may assist the anaesthetist perform ultrasound-guided regional anaesthesia.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 18020079 DOI: 10.1177/0310057X0703500419
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anaesth Intensive Care ISSN: 0310-057X Impact factor: 1.669