Ultrasound IV Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: IV Access, Ultrasound Use

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare catheter length and extravasation rates for Ultrasound (US)-guided peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter insertion in a subset of emergency department patients with difficult IV access. Physicians, Emergency RNs, and Emergency Technicians can be taught to use US guidance to start peripheral IV in the ED. The optimal length of catheter to use for this procedure is unknown. This study will provide data on the length of catheter required to minimize extravasation. There is no guideline on catheter length selection for US-guided peripheral vascular access. This study may decrease extravasation rates for US-guided peripheral vascular access by providing guidance on catheter length selection.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01100593

Run by

Christiana Care Health Services

People needed

22

Starts

2009-06-01

Expected to finish

2009-11-01

Last updated by the study team

2012-11-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• two failed traditional IV attempts by a nurse
• need for IV access as determined by the treating physician
• age 18 and greater

You may not qualify if…

• less than age 18
• subjects needing a central venous catheter
• patients unable to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• Christiana Care Health Services — Newark, Delaware, United States

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