Femoral arterial cannulation performed by residents: a comparison between ultrasound ‐guided and palpation technique in infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery

ConclusionsUltrasound‐guided femoral arterial cannulation in children when performed by anesthesia residents is superior to the palpation technique based on the reduction of the time taken for attempted cannulation and the number of attempts, and improvement in first attempt success.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - May 31, 2016 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Sahar M. Siddik ‐Sayyid, Marie T. Aouad, Muhammad H. Ibrahim, Samar K. Taha, Maud F. Nawfal, Youssef J. Tfaili, Roland N. Kaddoum Tags: Research Report Source Type: research