The purpose of this study is to assess the utility of an augmented reality headset for visualization of ultrasound images during ultrasound guided placement of an intravenous catheter.
After being informed about the study, patients who require image guided intravenous access and give consent will have their intravenous catheter placed by a physician wearing mixed reality smart glasses. The mixed reality smart glasses will have an application that allows the physician to view the ultrasound images in a virtual monitor. The physician will then use the images viewed on this virtual monitor to guide placement of the intravenous catheter.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Mixed reality smart glasses will be used to view a virtual monitor which mirrors the ultrasound screen in real-time.
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Cannulation rate
Number of successful venous cannulations as evaluated by treating physician
Time frame: At end of procedure, on average 30 minutes
Cannulation attempts
Number of attempts needed to achieve a successful procedure
Time frame: At end of procedure, on average 30 minutes
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