Comparison of Mixed Reality-Assisted Spinal Puncture with Landmark-Guided Spinal Puncture by Novice Practitioners: A Pilot Study
Lei Gao,
Yidi Xu,
Xixue Zhang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Performing spinal anaesthesia in elderly patients with ligament calcification or hyperostosis is challenging for novice practitioners. This pilot study aimed to compare the effectiveness of mixed reality-assisted spinal puncture (MRasp) with that of landmark-guided spinal puncture (LGsp) by novice practitioners in elderly patients.
Methods
In this pilot study, 36 patients (aged ≥65 years) scheduled for elective surgery under spinal anaesthesia by anaesthesiol… Show more
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