POCUS increases successful placement of peripheral arterial lines in neonates by less experienced providers
Conclusions: Use of POCUS for PAL placement was associated with fewer attempts for successful placement in infants ≥ 2.5 kg by providers with less neonatology experience compared with traditional method.What is Known:• Arterial line placement in neonates has been traditionally done by palpation and can be technically challenging.• POCUS is an emerging tool in the NICU with increasing number of less clinically experienced providers in the NICU having access to ultrasound.What is New:• Use of POCUS by less experienced clinicians for arterial line placement resulted in fewer attempts compared to the traditional ...
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - August 24, 2023 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research
