Phase
Condition
Catheter Complications
Treatment
Extended dwell catheters
Clinical Study ID
Ages > 18 All Genders
Study Summary
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
Inpatient Inclusion Criteria:
Consult to VAT for vascular access device placement
Patient requires peripheral access
Adults >18 years of age
ED Patient Inclusion Criteria
Age > 18 years old
Difficult vascular access defined as: patient has no visible veins (>2mm) orpalpable veins
Anticipated hospital admission
All patients meeting inclusion criteria will be pre-scanned prior to formal enrollment to identify diameter of target veins and calculate a catheter to vein ratio at the potential insertion site. Patients must meet this criteria in both upper arm and forearm locations prior to enrollment and randomization.
Exclusion
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients will be excluded if:
Multiple lumens required
Functional vascular access device exists proximal to the targeted area of insertion.This does not include superficial non-ultrasound guided peripheral IVs.
Upper extremity cannot be accessed due to a coexisting medical condition
Cognitively impaired
Study Design
Study Description
Connect with a study center
Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
United StatesSite Not Available


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