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The Usefulness of Ultrasound Guided Technique Insertion of Radial Artery Catheter in Neonates and Infants

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Catheterization, Peripheral
Interventions
Procedure: Radial arterial cannulation
Registration Number
NCT02795468
Lead Sponsor
Samsung Medical Center
Brief Summary

The investigators are trying to compare the ultrasound-guided technique vs. palpation method for radial arterial cannulation in infants.

Detailed Description

In infants (\<12mo), radial arterial catheterization is sometimes difficult to perform. Moreover, repeated attempts itself would cause the arterial spasm or hematoma. The use of ultrasound as an adjunct to radial arterial cannulation has considered to be the best practice in adults and pediatrics. However, its usefulness or superiority for neonates and infants is not known. Therefore, we would compare ultrasound guided radial arterial cannulation with the usual palpation methods in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
86
Inclusion Criteria
  • Infants under 12 months age undergoing cardiac surgery with radial arterial cannulation
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Sign of a skin infection
  • Wound near the puncture site
  • abnormal circulation of the hand
  • any vascular problem at radial or ulnar artery
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Palpation groupRadial arterial cannulationThe operator will use the pulsation of the radial artery as a guide for the cannulation.
Ultrasound groupRadial arterial cannulationThe ultrasound guided technique will be used to find a radial artery and insert a radial arterial catheter.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
First-pass success rateWithin 10 min from the start time of arterial cannulation using an angiocath
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Samsung Medical Center

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Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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