Fiber Optic Distributed Sensing Network for Shape Sensing-Assisted Epidural Needle Guidance
Epidural anesthesia is a pain management process that requires the insertion of a miniature needle through the epidural space located within lumbar vertebrae. The use of a guidance system for manual insertion can reduce failure rates and provide increased efficiency in the process. In this work, we...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Biosensors |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6374/11/11/446 |