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NCT01870661WithdrawnNot Applicable

Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in the Hospitalized Patient: Long vs. Short Axis Placement

Beth Israel Medical Center1 site in 1 countryStarted: May 2013Last updated:
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Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Withdrawn
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
catheter survival
Study OverviewStudy DesignEligibility CriteriaOutcomesInvestigatorsSitesRecords & IdentifiersSimilar Trials

Study Overview

Brief Summary

Comparison of peripheral IV catheters inserted by ultrasound using the long axis vs. the short axis technique. Our hypothesis is that long axis ultrasound placement will increase the longevity of the IV catheter.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Parallel
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • •A patient who needs PIV access for intravenous medications and resuscitation either on a medical-surgical floor or in the ICU
  • •After floor team (including RN and/or house staff) and IV Nurse have attempted and failed or is not available

Exclusion Criteria

  • •Need for vasopressors
  • •Need for TPN
  • •Need for hemodynamic monitoring
  • •Non English speaking patient
  • •Patients who are unable to consent

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

catheter survival

Time Frame: 3 days

How many catheters survived for 3 days or as long as they are needed.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Need for central venous access(for 3 days)
  • success rate of peripheral IV using ultrasound assistance(30 minutes)
  • Complication rate(3 days)

Investigators

Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Study Sites (1)

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