Ultrasound-assisted peripheral line placement

Indications

• Patients with difficult access, multiple unsuccessful attempts

Contraindications

• Ipsilateral radical mastectomy, fistulas
• overlying 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

Basilic veins

Video

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See Also

• Vascular access