Ultrasound-guided subclavian vein catheterisation with a needle guide (ELUSIVE): protocol for a randomised controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Central venous catheters are indispensable in modern healthcare. Unfortunately, they are accompanied by minor as well as major complications, leading to increased morbidity, mortality and costs. Immediate insertion-related complications (mechanical complications) have decreased due to the implementation of real-time ultrasound guidance, but they still occur and additional efforts to enhance patient safety are warranted. This study aims to investigate whether the use of a needle guide mounted on the ultrasound probe in subclavian catheterisations may decrease the number of catheterisations with >1 skin puncture (primary outcome).

Methods and analysis

This is an investigator-initiated, non-commercial, randomised, controlled, parallel-group study conducted at Skåne

SUBMITTER: Naddi L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10748958 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature