Comparison of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter insertion with landmark technique in paediatric patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Paediatric peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion using traditional landmark insertion technique can be difficult.

Aim

To systematically review the evidence comparing landmark to ultrasound guidance for PIVC insertion in general paediatric patients.

Study design

Cochrane methodology to systematically search for randomised controlled trials comparing landmark to ultrasound-guided PIVC insertion.

Data sources

Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, US National Library of Medicine, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health, Embase.

Data extraction

English-language, paediatric trials published after 2000, reporting first-attempt insertion success, overall PIVC insertion success, and/or time to insert were included. Central ve

SUBMITTER: Kleidon TM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321813 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature