Point-of-care ultrasound-guided cannulation versus standard cannulation in hemodialysis vascular access: A controlled random order crossover pilot feasibility study.
Monica L SchochPaul N BennettJudy CurreyVicki SmithLiliana OrellanaAlison M HutchinsonPublished in: The journal of vascular access (2022)
Random-order crossover is a feasible design to measure differences in POCUS-guided and standard cannulation. It is also feasible to implement POCUS into hemodialysis centers and whilst POCUS guidance takes longer, nurses become more proficient, and confident with persistent use.