Venous Puncture
Conditions
Keywords
venous puncture, seldinger technique, ultrasound guidance
Brief summary
Evaluate the safety and efficacy of an an ultrasound-guided inserted peripheral intravenous catheter during a period of seven days.
Interventions
Ultrasound imaging of the arm is performed. If a suitable vein is identified, a percutaneous puncture is performed under ultrasound guidance. Then, an intravenous catheter is inserted according Seldinger method.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Hospitalized patients with need of an intravenous therapy on peripheral line * Unsuccessful attempts at establishing a peripheral intravenous line by nurse * Age over 18 YO * Written informed consent obtained
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant woman * local contra-indication for venous puncture * unconscious patient * need of intravenous therapy requiring central line
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| length of use of the catheter measured in number of days | seven days |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| adverse event during the period of use of the catheter | seven days | extravasation and/or catheter removal before the end of the treatment and/or local complications (bleeding, neurologic trouble, venous thrombosis..) |
Countries
France