Ultrasound-guided spinal anesthesia in an obese patient

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Published Apr 4, 2014
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Vol. 92 No. 2 (2014): Issue Feb 2014

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M. A. Lebbi
W. Trabelsi
R. Bousselmi
A. Messaoudi
I. Labbène
Ferjani M

Abstract

We describe the case of 62-year-old man with a body mass index of 53, hypertension, diabetes mellitus and obstructive sleep apnea that was proposed for transurethral resection of prostate under spinal anesthesia. The surface landmark-guided approach was difficult and was abandoned after many unsuccessful attempts. Spinal anesthesia was achieved in one attempt with ultrasound guidance using the midline approach at the identified level. The trajectory was determined from the transducer angle.

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Spinal anesthesia, ultrasound, obesity

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