Ultrasound-assisted peripheral line placement: Difference between revisions
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==Contraindications== | ==Contraindications== | ||
*Ipsilateral radical mastectomy, fistulas | |||
*cellulitis | |||
*burns, thrombosis, edema, sclerosis, phlebitis | |||
==Equipment Needed== | ==Equipment Needed== | ||
Revision as of 23:27, 29 December 2015
Overview
Indications
- Patients with difficult access, multiple unsuccessful attempts
Contraindications
- Ipsilateral radical mastectomy, fistulas
- cellulitis
- burns, thrombosis, edema, sclerosis, phlebitis
Equipment Needed
- High frequency ultrasound transducer (7.5 - 10 mHz)
- Probe cover
- IV catheter
- Alcohol Pad / Chlorhexidine
- Tourniquet
- NS Flush
- Tubing, Caps
- Tape, Tegaderm
Procedure
Complications
Video
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