Peripheral vein puncture in preterm and term neonates to establish peripheral vein access
Conditions
Interventions
Group 1: Puncture of peripheral vein with transillumination device (experimental group)
Group 2: Puncture of peripheral vein with standard procedure (Standard group)
Sponsors
Universitätsklinikum Gießen, Abteilung Allgemeinpädiatrie und Neonatologie
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
23 Weeks to 44 Weeks
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Preterm and term neonates treated at the University of Gießen requiring a non-emergency peripheral vein access
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Need for emergency peripheral vein access (septic shock, chest compression event) 2. Known or anticipated difficult vein conditions, where venipuncture should be performed by most trained physician available 3. hemodynamic instability (mean arterial blood pressure < gestational age) 4. no informed consent of legal guardian
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Peripheral vein catheter puncture success rate (as pecrentage) within the first attempt | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Puncture success rate within the second and third attempt of the resident - puncture success rate of neonatologist after 3 unsuccessful resident attempts - video documentation of first resident attempt and assessment of different neonatal pain scores during the procedure | — |
Countries
Germany
Contacts
Public ContactMarkus Waitz
Universtitätsklinikum Gießen
Outcome results
None listed