The purpose of this study is to compare the two different saphenous vein cannulation techniques; real-time ultrasound image-guided technique (Ultrasound group) vs. traditional landmark technique (Landmark group).
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
102
Intravenous cannulation to saphenous vein
Portable, bed-side ultrasound to detect saphenous vein
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Percentage of Participants With First Attempt Success of Saphenous Vein Cannulation
Time frame: 10 minutes
Percentage of Participants With Success of Saphenous Vein Cannulation Within 3 Attempts of Needle Insertion, or a 10 Minute Time Period.
Time frame: 10 minutes
Time Required for Overall Successful Venous Cannulation.
Time frame: 10 minutes
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