Neuraxial
Neuraxial ultrasound
Preprocedural ultrasound assessment of spinal landmarks, level, and estimated depth.
Teaching video coming soon.
A dedicated lesson is planned for this reference. In the meantime, explore the anatomy and original poster below.
Neuraxial ultrasound · Block GuRU teaching seriesStart with the anatomy.
Preprocedural ultrasound assessment of spinal landmarks, level, and estimated depth.
Reference panel from the original Neuraxial poster. View the full PDF for labels and context.
- Reference focus
- Preprocedural neuraxial assessment
- Key anatomy
- Sacrum, vertebral interspaces, and anterior and posterior complexes.
- Clinical context
- Ultrasound-assisted planning before selected spinal or epidural procedures.
- Consideration
- This reference describes ultrasound-assisted marking, not continuous ultrasound-guided needle insertion.
An educational overview for trained healthcare professionals. Technique selection, contraindications, dosing, monitoring, and rescue planning require current clinical guidance and patient-specific assessment.