Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32003000007
English
Authors' objectives:
To provide guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters.
Authors' recommendations:
Guidance: 1.1 Two-dimensional (2-D) imaging ultrasound guidance is recommended as the preferred method for insertion of central venous catheters (CVCs) into the internal jugular vein (IJV) in adults and children in elective situations.
1.2 The use of two-dimensional (2-D) imaging ultrasound guidance should be considered in most clinical circumstances where CVC insertion is necessary either electively or in an emergency situation.
1.3 It is recommended that all those involved in placing CVCs using two-dimensional (2-D) imaging ultrasound guidance should undertake appropriate training to achieve competence.
1.4 Audio-guided Doppler ultrasound guidance is not recommended for CVC insertion.
Authors' methods:
Systematic review
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nice.org.uk/cat.asp?c=36752
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
- Catheterization
- Catheterization, Central Venous
- Ultrasonography
Contact
Organisation Name:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
Contact Address:
MidCity Place, 71 High Holborn, London WC1V 6NA, UK. Tel: +44 020 7067 5800; Fax: +44 020 7067 5801
Contact Name:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email:
nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright:
National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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