Computerised modified paramedian approach technique versus conventional midline approach technique of lumbar puncture: a randomised control trial protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The lumbar puncture (LP) technique is widely used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. In recent years, the paramedian approach technique (PAT) has gained increasing interest due to its advantages over the conventional midline approach technique (MAT) that has been traditionally employed in clinical practice for LP. However, there have been inconsistent discussions regarding the efficacy of different LP techniques. Based on digital virtual human and computer simulation techniques, a new approach called computerised modified PAT (CMPAT) was proposed. Therefore, the aim of this study is to discuss a randomised controlled trial (RCT) protocol to investigate and compare the effects of CMPAT and MAT in patients undergoing LP.

Methods and analysis

We will conduct

SUBMITTER: Zhuang YD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10882310 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature