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SC vs IC Approach for US-guided SC Vein Catheterization

Comparaison Between Ultrasound-guided Supraclavicular and Infraclavicular Approaches for Subclavian Venous Catheterization in Intensive Care Unit

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04637347
Acronym
USIC
Enrollment
110
Registered
2020-11-19
Start date
2020-12-01
Completion date
2021-06-30
Last updated
2021-08-25

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Conditions

Central Venous Catheter

Brief summary

Patients were randomly divided into two groups: ultrasound-guided (US-guided) in-plane infraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-ISV) and in-plane supraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-SSV) catheterization. For IP-ISV cannulation, a linear transducer is placed in the infraclavicular fossa. After obtaining a long-axis view of the axillary vein and distal subclavian vein ,the needle is inserted in the midpoint of the small footprint transducer. Then,the needle is advanced under real-time US guidance until visualizing the tip of the needle inside the vein while noticing the lung pleura underneath the vessels. For IP-SSV cannulation, a short-axis view of the IJV is obtained first. The probe is slid caudally following the IJV until getting the best long-axis view of the SCV. Using an in-plane approach, the needle is inserted at the base of the transducer at a 30° angle and advanced under the long axis under real-time US guidance targeting the SCV.

Detailed description

Patients were randomly divided into two groups: ultrasound-guided (US-guided) in-plane infraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-ISV) and in-plane supraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-SSV) catheterization. For IP -ISV, the Linear transducer is placed perpendicularly and inferior to clavicle. Transverse (short axis) view of subclavian vein (SCV), subclavian artery (SCA) and pleura is first obtained. With SCV centrally positioned, the transducer is rotated 90° clockwise until longitudinal view of subclavian vein is obtained. Pulse-wave Doppler view of the SCV confirms non-pulsatile flow and identifies the vessel. The needle is than inserted in the midpoint of the small footprint transducer using the in-plane approach. The needle is advanced slowly, under real-time US guidance targeting the SCV, taking note of the lung pleura underneath the vessels. For IP-SSV cannulation, a short-axis view of the IJV is first obtained . The probe is slid caudally following the IJV until the junction of the subclavian vein (SCV) and IJV is reached in the supraclavicular fossa. The probe is then turned slightly and tilted anteriorly to get the best long-axis view of the SCV and the brachiocephalic vein . Using an in-plane approach, the needle attached to a syringe is inserted at the base of the transducer at a 30° angle and advanced strictly under the long axis of the US probe from lateral to medial. The needle point is then guided. In both groups, catheterization was done through Seldinger technique.

Interventions

DEVICECatheterization approach

In plane infraclavicular subclavian vein VS in plane supraclavicular subclavian vein catetherization

Sponsors

University Tunis El Manar
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
BASIC_SCIENCE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients admitted in intensive care unit requiring a central venous catheter (CVC)

Exclusion criteria

* Major blood coagulation disorders, * Any thrombotic formations within the vein, * Congenital or acquired deformity of neck or clavicle * Cannulation site infection, hematoma and surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
The overall access timeDuring the venous cannulation procedureTime from the ultrasound scanning to the ultrasound confirmation of the correct position of the guidewire into vein.
The guidewire timeDuring the venous cannulation procedureTime from the first skin puncture to the ultrasound confirmation of the correct placement of the guidewire into the vein
The venous access timeDuring the venous cannulation procedurehe time between the first skin puncture and free aspiration of venous blood in the syringe

Countries

Tunisia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026