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Ultrasound-guided Axillary Vein Catheterization in Trauma

Ultrasound-guided Axillary Vein Catheterization in the Trauma Intensive Care Unit: A Single-Center Retrospective Study

Status
UNKNOWN
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05896735
Acronym
UAVCT
Enrollment
132
Registered
2023-06-09
Start date
2023-04-25
Completion date
2023-12-31
Last updated
2023-06-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Multiple Trauma/Injuries

Keywords

multiple trauma, axillary vein catheterization, intensive care unit, complications

Brief summary

It is very important to choose the best central venous catheterization route for trauma patients, the determinants that need to be considered comprehensively include coagulation dysfunction, fracture of the clavicle on the side of the puncture, and tracheotomy care. More importantly, whether it can used simultaneously for accurate volume and invasive hemodynamic monitoring. For the purpose of support of cardiopulmonary function, the ideal position of the catheter tip is vital with regard to an accurate CVP and hemodynamic monitoring. Cannulation of the axillary vein is ideal for patients with severe poly-trauma because it avoids the thoracic cavity, intercostal arteries, tracheostomy, and clavicle, and is prone to compression even if the artery is injured. At present, there is no systematic introduction of ultrasound-guided axillary vein catheterization in the trauma ICU in the literature. Since Oct 2021, the investigators have attempted to practice axillary vein catheterization for this crucial trauma population; unfortunately, the investigators have not know till now whether this procedure is associated with accurate tip placement and its safety should also be weighted. So it is necessary to summarize the relevant clinical data.

Interventions

PROCEDUREUltrasound-guided axillary vein catheterization

All axillary vein catheterizations were performed according to standard central venous catheterization procedures, which were performed under ultrasound guidance at the bedside. Before the operation, patients were placed in a supine position with the upper limb placed in a natural position, and the ultrasound probe and wires were wrapped with a sterile protective sheath. Ultrasound pre-scanning the axillary artery and axillary vein, and pay attention to using the minimum pressure to control the ultrasound probe to avoid crushing the blood vessels. The operator holds the ultrasound probe and puncture needle to puncture the axillary vein under the guidance of ultrasound. After drawing out of the dark red blood, the guide wire was inserted and the puncture needle was withdrawn. The three-lumen CVC catheter was then inserted using the Seldinger technique.

Sponsors

Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
0 Years to 100 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Trauma patients admitted to TICU * Receiving axillary vein catheterization during TICU stay

Exclusion criteria

* Without record of axillary vein catheterization * Without imaging confirming (X-ray or chest CT) the location of catheter tip

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Accurate placement of the CVC catheter tip for measuring CVP or invasive hemodynamic monitoring2021-10-1~2023-04-30Placement of the CVC catheter tip between level of tracheal carina and within 2 cm downward is ideal for measuring CVP or invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Thromboembolism events2021-10-1~2023-04-30Incidents of thromboembolism events after axillary vein catheterization during TICU stay
TICU mortality2021-10-1~2023-04-30Death rate during TICU stay
Puncture complications after axillary vein catheterization2021-10-1~2023-04-30Pneumothorax, thrombus, artery injury, local infection, catheter-related infection
TICU length of stay2021-10-1~2023-04-30Time (d) spent during TICU therapy
Ventilator support2021-10-1~2023-04-30Duration of ventilator support during TICU stay

Countries

China

Contacts

Primary ContactShou-Yin Jiang, PhD.
jansoean@zju.edu.cn86-15988854485

Outcome results

None listed

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