Heart surgery patients: which ultrasound technique gets the line in fastest?
NCT ID NCT00882297
First seen Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 09, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at 100 adults having heart surgery who needed a central line placed in the subclavian vein (under the collarbone). Doctors used either a transversal or longitudinal ultrasound view to guide the needle. The goal was to see which method was quicker and had fewer complications. The results help guide best practices for this common procedure.
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University Hospital, Bordeaux
Pessac, 33604, France
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