Comparison of Ultrasound Guided and Conventional Techniques for Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion in Pediatric Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ultrasound guided cannulation for peripheral venous insertion is a well-established methodology. However, there has never been a systematic review completed to synthesize evidence within the pediatric population. The current systematic review and meta-analysis was completed to compare the efficacy and safety profile of ultrasound guided peripheral cannulation against the conventional palpation technique within pediatric patients.

Methods

A comprehensive search was conducted within the digital databases including Medline, EMBASE, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar and Cochrane library from inception until August 2021. A meta-analysis was then completed with random-effects model and reported pooled risk ratio (RR) or standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence

SUBMITTER: Ye X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8859100 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature