Ultrasound vs. touch: which is safer for emergency catheters?
NCT ID NCT02820909
First seen Jan 05, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 16 times
Summary
This study looked at 136 severely injured patients in the intensive care unit who needed emergency catheters placed in their thigh. Researchers compared using ultrasound guidance versus the standard method of feeling for landmarks. The goal was to see if ultrasound reduces complications like bleeding or blockages within one week after placement.
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Department of intensive care unit, Hospital Edouard Herriot- Hospices Civils de Lyon, 5 Place d'Arsonval
Lyon, 69003, France
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