Rapid Superficial Vein Assessment (RaSuVA): A pre-procedural systematic evaluation of superficial veins to optimize venous catheterization in neonates.

Vito D'AndreaGiorgia PronteraLucilla PezzaGiovanni BaroneGiovanni VentoPittiruti Mauro

Published in: The journal of vascular access (2022)

The aim of the protocol is to increase the first attempt success rate and reduce the duration of the procedure, the number of attempts for single patient and possibly to limit complications, stress, and pain in neonates.

Keyphrases

low birth weight
chronic pain
case report
pain management
randomized controlled trial
neuropathic pain
preterm infants
minimally invasive
ultrasound guided
preterm birth
loop mediated isothermal amplification
heat stress