CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IV Placement With and Without Use of a Guidewire

United States70 participantsStarted 2015-06

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement with and without the use of a guidewire. Patients in the Emergency Department with difficult peripheral IV access (as defined by 2 failed attempts by nursing staff) will be consented and randomized to standard ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement or ultrasound guided peripheral IV placement with modified seldinger technique using a guidewire.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Difficult peripheral IV access (2 failed attempts by nursing staff) * Prior history of difficult IV access and patient request for ultrasound guided IV Exclusion Criteria: * Need for emergent access or central venous access * Inability to provide informed consent

What they're measuring

First attempt success rate

Timeframe: 60 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02422472

SponsorBrigham and Women's Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-06

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