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Consistency of ASIS Line vs. Tuffier's Line for Lumbar Level Identification

Sponsor: Kangbuk Samsung Hospital

Summary

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.

Official title: Evaluation of the Consistency of the ASIS Line for Lumbar Level Identification in the Lateral Decubitus Position: Comparison With the Tuffier's Line

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