Ultrasound guidance practices used for the placement of vascular accesses in intensive care units: an observational multicentre study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Central catheters expose ICU patients at risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections. A mechanism by which these infections occur is the contamination of the catheter during its insertion if aseptic techniques are not strictly applied. Recent studies suggest that the use of ultrasound guidance (USG) may increase the risk of catheter contamination during insertion. We assessed current practices regarding the use of USG during catheter insertion, with a focus on identifying breaches of the surgical asepsis required for this invasive procedure.

Methods

In 26 intensive care units, we evaluated the use of USG during catheter insertion, using a questionnaire addressed to intensivists and direct observation of their practices.

Results

We analyzed 111 questionn

SUBMITTER: van der Mee-Marquet N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10652560 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature