The rapid atrial swirl sign for ultrasound-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled hemodialysis catheters: A cross-sectional pilot study.

Désirée TampeMarlene PlüßTim KuczeraBjoern Tampe

Published in: The journal of vascular access (2022)

This study investigated the efficacy of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled HDCs in patients with ESKD. Application of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning is an accurate and safe procedure for proper placement of antegrade-tunneled HDCs.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
fine needle aspiration
atrial fibrillation
minimally invasive
high resolution
peritoneal dialysis
left atrial
loop mediated isothermal amplification
quantum dots
high speed