Spectral tissue sensing to identify intra- and extravascular needle placement - A randomized single-blind controlled trial.

In conclusion, STS is a promising method for discriminating between intravascular and extravascular needle placement. The information provided by this method may complement current methods for detecting an intravascular needle position.
PMID: 28278194 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Pain Physician - March 10, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Balthasar AJ, van Geffen GJ, van der Voort M, Lucassen GW, Roggeveen S, Bruaset IJ, Bruhn J Tags: PLoS One Source Type: research