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Adam Dixon: How AI-Powered Ultrasound Can Optimize Neuraxial Anesthesia for Anticoagulated Patients
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Dec 27, 2025, 08:07

Adam Dixon: How AI-Powered Ultrasound Can Optimize Neuraxial Anesthesia for Anticoagulated Patients

Adam Dixon, Chief Technology Officer of RIVANNA, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Administering neuraxial anesthesia in patients on anticoagulants presents a nuanced risk profile, particularly when it comes to the potential for spinal hematomas. When the timing and management of anticoagulants aren’t fully aligned with procedural guidelines, anticoagulation therapy can increase the likelihood of bleeding during epidural and spinal anesthesia.

The question is: How can we better mitigate these risks while ensuring optimal pain management?

Neuraxial techniques offer localized pain relief, generally considered safer than general anesthesia for people taking anticoagulants. This helps to decrease the perioperative risk of blood clots, effectively lowering the demand for systemic anticoagulants postoperatively. Ultrasound guidance can enhance precision by providing high-resolution imaging of vascular structures and anatomical landmarks. And by improving pre-procedural planning in this way, ultrasound helps reduce the likelihood of vascular complications, supporting safer outcomes.

Adam Dixon: How AI-Powered Ultrasound Can Optimize Neuraxial Anesthesia for Anticoagulated Patients

AI-powered ultrasound can improve precision in neuraxial anesthesia for patients on anticoagulants. Visit here to learn more.”

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