N/A
Completed N=212
Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access in Pediatric Intensive Care Patients
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00207883 ↗Enrolled (actual)
212
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Central Line Placement Success — 82; 108 participants — p=<0.001
Summary
The purpose of this study is to see how fast and accurate two different techniques used by physicians to insert catheters in children are. Catheters are tiny tubes which carry fluids, blood and sometimes liquid food into a person's vein. The technique currently used relies on the physical landmarks and using fingers to feel the anatomy in which to place the catheter in the vein or artery. The investigators are changing to a technique where they will use ultrasound at the patient's bedside to help physicians with placing the catheter into the blood vessel. They are comparing the use of these two methods to determine which is faster and requires fewer needle sticks.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Central Line Placement Success |
82; 108 | <0.001 sig |
| SECONDARY Time to Successful Central Line Placement |
269; 150 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All patients admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) who require vascular access.
Exclusion Criteria
- Age greater than 18 years.
- Any vascular catheter placed outside of the pediatric intensive care unit at Egleston.
- Any vascular catheter placed by a physician other than a member of the pediatric critical care team.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00207883). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.