CompletedNot Applicable

Use of Vein Viewer for Insertion of Peripheral Venous Cannula in Pediatric Patients With Difficult Intravenous Access

United States603 participantsStarted 2009-01

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this prospective, randomized trial is successful intravenous (IV) cannulation on first attempt with the use of either the Vein Viewer (VV) or standard cannulation method. The secondary purpose is to find out if there is a difference in the total time to successful cannulation.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients age 0-18 requiring IV cannula (ASA 1-4) with a modified DIVA score ≥ 2 at the time of assessment Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with visible veins will be excluded from the study as well as patients with known difficult IV access which are scheduled for PICC line placement.

What they're measuring

Successful IV cannulation on the first attempt

Timeframe: Time of cannulation will be measured from the application of the tourniquet until successful IV cannulation.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00935909

SponsorPeter Szmuk

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2010-07

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