Ultrasound-assisted peripheral line placement: Difference between revisions
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*Ipsilateral radical mastectomy, fistulas | *Ipsilateral radical mastectomy, fistulas | ||
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*burns, thrombosis, edema, sclerosis, phlebitis | *burns, thrombosis, edema, sclerosis, phlebitis | ||
Revision as of 23:35, 29 December 2015
Overview
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
Complications
Video
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