N/A
Completed N=106
Ultrasound Guided Technique for Internal Jugular Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgical Patients
Accidental Puncture of Artery During Catheter Insertion
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02687126 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
106
Serious AEs
10.4%
Results posted
Apr 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Attempts for Successful Central Venous Cannulation — 1.29 Attempts
Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the success rate using ultrasound as guidance during central venous cannulation in pediatric cardiac surgical patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Attempts for Successful Central Venous Cannulation |
1.29 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Successful Cannulation |
134.06 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Patients With Complications |
11 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Patients requiring central venous catheterization for elective cardiac surgery.
- Age below 15 years.
Exclusion Criteria
- Patient's guardian's refusal
- Bleeding disorders
- Clotting abnormalities (platelets count 2)
- Local site of infection
- Underlying pneumothorax, pleural effusion or preoperative insertion of chest tube
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02687126). 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.