Positive effects of ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion on pediatric sickle cell anemia/thalassemia patients receiving automated red cell exchange procedures or chronic transfusion therapy.
Paula MahonKathy GrouchyHeather McCartneyKate DouglasJohn K WuPublished in: Journal of clinical apheresis (2020)
We found that while there was a small amount of time gained by using ultrasound-guided PIV insertion, patient and parent satisfaction was significantly improved.