Predictors of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous catheter failure: A secondary analysis of existing trial data.

Amit BahlMichael MillardMahmoud HijaziNai-Wei Chen

Published in: The journal of vascular access (2022)

This study demonstrated that catheter length in vein (>2.75 cm) was associated with improved US PIVC survival highlighting the value of longer catheters in US PIVC survival. Choosing targets in the non-dominant extremity with shallower depths (⩽1.2 cm) may also increase catheter survival.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
free survival
randomized controlled trial
electronic health record
low dose
soft tissue