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Tuffier's line is commonly used as a landmark for estimating lumbar vertebral levels during spinal anesthesia. However, its accuracy can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, BMI, and posture. This study evaluates the consistency of an alternative landmark, the "ASIS line" (a line connecting both Anterior Superior Iliac Spines), for identifying lumbar levels in the lateral decubitus position. Researchers will mark both the ASIS line and Tuffier's line on participants and use ultrasound to verify the exact vertebral level where each line crosses the spine. The goal is to determine if the ASIS line provides a more consistent and reliable estimation of lumbar levels compared to Tuffier's line.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Study Cohort | Adult patients (aged 18-85) scheduled for spinal anesthesia or lumbar ultrasound |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Lumbar Ultrasound & Palpation | Diagnostic Test | Identification of vertebral levels using Tuffier's line (palpation) and ASIS line, followed by ultrasound verification. |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Consistency of Vertebral Level Identification (Standard Deviation) | The specific vertebral level where the ASIS line and Tuffier's line intersect the spine will be identified using ultrasound. The lumbar spine (from L2 upper to S1 upper) is divided into segments (e.g., L2=2, L3=3, L4=4, L5=5, S1=6). The consistency of each method is evaluated by calculating and comparing the standard deviation (SD) of the identified vertebral levels. | Day 1 (Immediately during the ultrasound examination) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Difference in Mean Intersection Level | Comparison of the mean vertebral levels identified by the ASIS line versus Tuffier's line to determine if there is a significant difference in the average level indicated. | Day 1 |
| Rate of Identification within L4-L5 Interspace |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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Patients visiting the study centers (Kangbuk Samsung Hospital or St. Vincent's Hospital) who are scheduled for spinal anesthesia or lumbar ultrasound.
| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
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| Sung Hyun Lee, MD, PhD | Contact | +82-2-2001-1666 | hoho4321.lee@samsung.com |
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| St. Vincent's Hospital | Suwon | North Carolina | 27516 | South Korea |
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| ID | Term |
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| D010173 | Palpation |
| ID | Term |
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| D010808 | Physical Examination |
| D019937 | Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures |
| D003933 | Diagnosis |
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The percentage of cases where the identified line falls within the target L4-L5 interspace (or within ±1 interspace range). |
| Day 1 |
| Kangbuk Samsung Hospital | Seoul | 03181 | South Korea |
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