[Ultrasound visualization of the guidewire and positioning of the central venous catheter : A  prospective observational study].

CONCLUSION: The presented intraprocedural ultrasound-based method using two standard acoustic windows is reliable for verification of the correct intravenous location and direction of the guidewire even before dilatation of the vessel puncture site for insertion of the catheter. Furthermore, the method allows the clinically acceptable measurement of the required length for catheter positioning. A chest radiograph can be waived provided the ultrasound examination (identification of the guidewire and exclusion of puncture-related complications such as pneumothorax) is unambiguous.
PMID: 32409857 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Der Anaesthesist - May 13, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Zick G, Eimer C, Renner J, Becher T, Kott M, Schädler D, Weiler N, Elke G Tags: Anaesthesist Source Type: research