Comparison of ultrasound-guided and landmark methods for venipuncture: a randomised controlled trial.
Conditions
Interventions
In the intervention group, the vein is punctured using the ultrasound-guided method, while in the non-intervention group, the vein is punctured using the landmark method to verify the initial success
Sponsors
Others
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 18 years and over who are admitted to the ICU and require fluid management from the peripheral venous tract.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients younger than 18 years of age. If the non-intervention group cannot identify a punctureable vessel by the ultrasound-guided method, the patient is switched to ultrasound-guided puncture, and if the patient is difficult to puncture even with ultrasound guidance, the puncture is not performed and the need for a central venous catheter is discussed with the physician.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary endpoint shall be the first-time cannulation success rate. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The secondary outcomes will be the number of cannulation attempts, catheter dwell time, and the incidence of infiltration and extravasation. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactSatoshi Doi
Tokushima University Hospital Multidisciplinary Care Unit ICU
Outcome results
None listed