Table 1 Strengths of different neuraxial ultrasound methods
From: Artificial intelligence enhanced ultrasound (AI-US) in a severe obese parturient: a case report
Literature findings | s-US | AI-US |
|---|---|---|
Immediate identification of anatomical structures Skin-to-epidural space distance Optimal entry point and angle for needle advancement | To be estimated | Automatically calculated |
3D reconstruction | Not applicable | Provided by AI-implementation |
Shortening of procedure time | No clear evidence | Proven in different studies |
First-time pass success rate | Increased | Increased |
What we have learnt from our case | ||
Applicability | Whole body | Selected structures |
Operator-dependent method | High user dependency | Lower user dependency |
Training requirement | Time consuming | Briefer specific training |