Clinical trial of a novel tourniquet (Vacuderm tourniquet) which aims to aid further filling of veins through a pumping mechanism

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Diffficult venous access - cannulation procedure; Not Applicable

• Registration Number: ISRCTN52096917
• Lead Sponsor: Olberon Ltd

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-03-27
• Study Completion: 2017-04-28
• Last Update Posted: 17 May 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 160

Inclusion Criteria

1. Emergency department patients aged 18 and over
2. Able to provide informed consent
3. Requiring venous cannulation
4. Has had a first attempt failed cannulation within the emergency department during this attendance
5. The patient has an appropriate site for cannulation in the upper limbs in the opinion of the investigator

Exclusion Criteria

1. In the opinion of the investigator the patient has a contra-indication to use of tourniquet or blood pressure cuff (for example a low platelet count causing bruising)
2. Critically ill patients who need emergent IV access
3. Small cannula being used on patient – ie 22 gauge (blue) and smaller

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified