Infrared illumination for difficult peripheral venous catheterisation in critically ill adult patients: the prospective, randomised, multicentre ICARE trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The insertion of a peripheral venous line is of paramount importance in the stabilisation of critically ill patients. It is a preferred method of venous access over more invasive techniques due to its immediacy and fewer complications. Difficulties of catheterisation can result in delays to treatment, increased complication risks and pain, and a waste of valuable time and healthcare resources. Our hypothesis is that infrared vein illumination could improve the success rate of peripheral venous catheterisation in critically ill patients at risk of difficult catheterisation.

Methods and analysis

This is a prospective, multicentre, randomised, open-label controlled trial. It will be conducted in France and will involve critically ill patients at risk of difficult p

SUBMITTER: Ouedraogo R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11800220 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature