N/A
Completed N=35
Ultrasound-guided Peripheral IJ Study
IV Access
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03231345 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
35
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jan 2019
Primary outcomePrimary: Number of Participants With Successful Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein — 34 Participants
Summary
Difficult venous access in some patients such as those with obesity, IV drug use, chronic illness, or vascular pathology often causes increased discomfort and delayed patient care due to multiple attempts to gain venous access. If access is achieved at all, it usually results in a much smaller catheter than needed to provide optimal care for the patient. Ultrasound-guided placement of a peripheral IV in the internal jugular vein is common in the investigators' emergency department and is gaining popularity across the US. This study investigates the utility and safety of placing an ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter in the internal jugular vein.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Number of Participants With Successful Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein |
34 | — |
| SECONDARY Prevalence of Complications Related to Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein. |
1 | — |
| SECONDARY The Median Time Required for Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein by an Emergency Physician. |
3.1 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- At least 2 unsuccessful attempts at peripheral IV access by ED nursing
- Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria
- Critically ill patients with clinical indications for emergent central venous access.
- Overlying skin infection
- External jugular vein easily visible for cannulation
- Patient in law enforcement custody
- Patient who is known to be pregnant or self identifies as pregnant
- Patient lacking decision making capacity
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03231345). 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.