Efficacy of ultrasound-guided radial artery catheterization: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ultrasound guidance has emerged as an adjunct for central vein catheterization in both adults and children. However, the use of ultrasound guidance for radial arterial catheterization has not been well established. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound guidance for radial artery catheterization.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing ultrasound guidance with other techniques (palpation or Doppler) in adult or pediatric patients requiring radial artery catheterization were included. The primary outcome was first-attempt success.

Results

Seven RCTs enrolling 546 patients met the inclusion criteria, and all

SUBMITTER: Gu WJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4056628 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature