Ultrasound guidance for radial artery catheterization: an updated meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since a previous meta-analysis reported that ultrasound guidance was associated with a higher first-attempt success rate in catheterization of the radial artery, a number of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have reported inconsistent results. The aim of the present study is to conduct an updated meta-analysis to clarify the role of ultrasound guidance for radial artery catheterization.

Methods

A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials was conducted using specific search terms. Eligible studies were RCTs that compared ultrasound guidance with traditional palpation for radial artery catheterization. The Mantel-Haenszel method using the random effects model was adopted in this meta-analysis.

Results

SUBMITTER: Tang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4222952 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature