New tool tested to make vein catheter insertion safer and quicker
Knowledge-focused
Completed
This study tested if adding a special needle guide to an ultrasound machine helps doctors place a central line catheter more easily. It involved 300 adults who needed this type of catheter placed in a chest vein. Researchers compared the standard ultrasound method to the method w…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Thomas Kander • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 04:11 UTC