Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Peripheral Intravenous Catheters
| Autor: | Girgis Am, Chopra A, Greenberg Mj, Finneran Iv Jj |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
medicine.medical_specialty
business.industry Sedation Point of care ultrasound Ultrasound Infiltration 030208 emergency & critical care medicine General Medicine Peripheral Peripheral veins 03 medical and health sciences Patient safety Catheter 0302 clinical medicine 030202 anesthesiology Peripheral intravenous catheters medicine Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Patient Safety Radiology medicine.symptom Deep Peripheral Vein business Point of Care Ultrasound |
| Zdroj: | Asploro Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Case Reports. 3:213-216 |
| ISSN: | 2582-0370 |
| DOI: | 10.36502/2020/asjbccr.6214 |
| Popis: | Background: Several studies have described the use of ultrasound for the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV); however, visual and tactile inspection remains the primary clinical tool for the identification of infiltration. An improperly positioned PIV is an avoidable cause of significant morbidity and mortality to a patient. Case: We describe a technique using point of care ultrasound for the assessment of two PIV to confirm functionality in a 68-year-old male scheduled for an above the knee amputation. This technique can be used for both superficial and deep peripheral veins where the detection of catheter infiltration by physical exam alone is often challenging. Conclusion: The ubiquitous use of ultrasonography has revolutionized the field of medicine. Point of care ultrasound for the evaluation of questionable peripheral catheters can help prevent harm to a patient, especially during transitions of care. |
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