Catheter Infection, Pain
Conditions
Brief summary
Clinical evaluation of the PowerGlide™ Pro Midline Catheter in patients with vascular diseases
Detailed description
Clinical evaluation of the PowerGlide™ Pro Midline Catheter in patients with vascular diseases. The selected patients are in need of a long-term i.v. therapy for reasons as antibiotic therapy or alprostadil therapy. The Midline catheter is a device, which is placed via Seldinger's technique to a vein usual on the upper extremity under ultrasound-control.
Interventions
Clinical evaluation of the PowerGlide™ Pro Midline Catheter in patients with vascular disease
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* need for i.v. therapy longer than 7 days * poor peripheral vein status * Administration of alprostadil
Exclusion criteria
* pending dialysis * allergy to catheter material * minor age * life threatening conditions * requirement for central venous catheter
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dwelling Time | 0-29 days | Length of catheter in situ time |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Administration of Alprostadil | 0-29 days | Feasibility for the usage of Alprostadil measured by patients with development of thrombophlebitis or occlusion |
| Catheter Complications | 0-29 days | Site complications as thrombophlebitis and occlusion |
Countries
Germany