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Ultrasound-Guided BCV and IJV in ICU Patients

100 participantsStarted 2025-07

Plain-language summary

This is a prospective randomized clinical trial aiming to compare the success rate, complications, and insertion time between ultrasound-guided brachiocephalic vein (BCV) and internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulation in mechanically ventilated patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The goal is to determine whether BCV access offers a safer or more effective alternative in critically ill patients requiring central venous catheter placement.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 50 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: 100 patients with age between ( 18 - 50 years old ) ventilated in ICU with need central venous access , with physical status II or III according to ASA classification . Exclusion Criteria: * refusal of relatives of patients * Any contraindication of Central venous line insertion as thrombocytopenia , coagulopathy …. Etc * any suspected or documented thrombus inside vein * any congenital or acquired musculo-skeletal deformities of neck or clavicle * any active infections or signs of inflammation over insertion site * any previous procedures performed at the cannulation site

What they're measuring

cannulation failure rate

Timeframe: Baseline

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07062068

SponsorSohag University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-11

Contact for this trial

Hasnaa mohey ibrahim, resident doctor

0201156950052 hasnaa.mohy@med.sohag.edu.eg

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