Prospective study on ultrasonographic measurement of the spinal canal depth in very low birth weight infants

Prospective study on ultrasonographic measurement of the spinal canal depth in very low birth weight infants

Background Lumbar punctures (LP) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants often have low success rates. Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS)-based spinal canal depth (SCD) measurements may provide better outcomes.Aim To provide POCUS-based SCD measurement values for VLBW infants using different calculati...

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Main Authors: Mohammad A A Bayoumi, Mohammed Abdul Khader Gaffari, Ashraf Gad, Jihad Al-Shouli, Aishat Akomolafe, Loay Alkamel, Ahmad Albaridi, Alaa Elfakharany
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-05-01
Series:BMJ Paediatrics Open
Online Access:https://bmjpaedsopen.bmj.com/content/9/1/e003079.full
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