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Brindley PG, Deschamps J, Milovanovic L, Buchanan BM. Are routine chest radiographs still indicated after central line insertion? A scoping review. J Intensive Care Soc 2024; 25:190-207. [PMID: 38737308 PMCID: PMC11086721 DOI: 10.1177/17511437241227739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
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Introduction Central venous catheters are increasingly inserted using point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) guidance. Following insertion, it is still common to request a confirmatory chest radiograph for subclavian and internal jugular lines, at least outside of the operating theater. This scoping review addresses: (i) the justification for routine post-insertion radiographs, (ii) whether it would better to use post-insertion POCUS instead, and (iii) the perceived barriers to change. Methods We searched the electronic databases, Ovid MEDLINE (1946-) and Ovid EMBASE (1974-), using the MESH terms ("Echography" OR "Ultrasonography" OR "Ultrasound") AND "Central Venous Catheter" up until February 2023. We also searched clinical practice guidelines, and targeted literature, including cited and citing articles. We included adults (⩾18 years) and English and French language publications. We included randomized control trials, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, systematic reviews, and surveys. Results Four thousand seventy-one articles were screened, 117 full-text articles accessed, and 41 retained. Thirteen examined cardiac/vascular methods; 5 examined isolated contrast-enhanced ultrasonography; 7 examined isolated rapid atrial swirl sign; and 13 examined combined/integrated methods. In addition, three systematic reviews/meta-analyses and one survey addressed barriers to POCUS adoption. Discussion We believe that the literature supports retiring the routine post-central line chest radiograph. This is not only because POCUS has made line insertion safer, but because POCUS performs at least as well, and is associated with less radiation, lower cost, time savings, and greater accuracy. There has been less written about perceived barriers to change, but the literature shows that these concerns- which include upfront costs, time-to-train, medicolegal concerns and habit- can be challenged and hence overcome.
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- P. G. Brindley
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Intensive Care and Resuscitation, Integrated Hospital Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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Blanco P, Abdo-Cuza A, Palomares EA, Díaz CM, Gutiérrez VF. Ultrasonography and procedures in intensive care medicine. Med Intensiva 2023; 47:717-732. [PMID: 38035918 DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2023.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023]
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The use of point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) is not limited to the diagnosis and/or monitoring of critically ill patients. Further, ultrasound guidance is of paramount relevance to aid in successfully and safely performing several procedures in the intensive care unit (ICU). In this article, we review the role of POCUS as a procedural guidance in the ICU. Core procedures include, but are not limited to, vascular cannulation, pericardiocentesis, thoracentesis, paracentesis, aspiration of soft-tissue collections/arthrocentesis and lumbar puncture. With time, the procedures performed by intensivists may extend beyond the core competencies depicted in this review. Ultrasound guidance should be part of the intensivist's competencies, for which appropriate training should be achieved.
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- Pablo Blanco
- High Dependency Unit, Hospital "Dr. Emilio Ferreyra", Necochea, Argentina.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Universitario "Príncipe de Asturias Alcalá de Henares", Madrid, Spain
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Greca AL, Iacobone E, Elisei D, Biasucci DG, D'Andrea V, Barone G, Zito Marinosci G, Pittiruti M. ECHOTIP: A structured protocol for ultrasound-based tip navigation and tip location during placement of central venous access devices in adult patients. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:535-544. [PMID: 34494474 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211044325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Central venous access devices are routinely used in clinical practice for administration of fluids and medications, for drawing blood samples and for hemodynamic monitoring. The adoption of ultrasound guided venipuncture has significantly reduced procedure-related complications, as documented by the recommendations of most recent guidelines. Ultrasound has also an important role also in other aspects of central venous catheterization, such as in the pre-procedural evaluation of the venous patrimony and in the detection of early and late non-infective complications. Recently, bedside ultrasound has been regarded as a promising tool also for ensuring an accurate and intraprocedural method of tip navigation and tip location. The aim of this paper is to review all the evidence about the accuracy of ultrasound methods for tip navigation and tip location in adult patients, and to suggest a structured standardized protocol for clinical practice.
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- Antonio La Greca
- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care and Anesthesia, Central Hospital, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care and Anesthesia, Central Hospital, Macerata, Italy
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- Department of Emergency, Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Ospedale Infermi di Rimini, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale della Romagna, Rimini, Italy
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- UOC di Rianimazione e Neuroanestesia, Azienda Ospedaliera Santobono-Pausilipon, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Ablordeppey EA, Koenig AM, Barker AR, Hernandez EE, Simkovich SM, Krings JG, Brown DS, Griffey RT. Response to "Comments on Economic Evaluation of Ultrasound-guided Central Venous Catheter Confirmation vs Chest Radiography in Critically Ill Patients: A Labor Cost Model". West J Emerg Med 2023; 24:370-371. [PMID: 36976609 PMCID: PMC10047731 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2023.1.60160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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- Enyo A Ablordeppey
- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, St. Louis, Missouri
- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University, Center for Health Economics and Policy at the Institute for Public Health, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University, Center for Health Economics and Policy at the Institute for Public Health, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Medstar Health Research Institute, Division of Healthcare Delivery Research, Hyattsville, Maryland
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University in St. Louis, Brown School, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Che Rahim MJ, Abdull Wahab SF, Fauzi MH, Nadarajan C, Ab Hamid SA. Supradiaphragmatic central venous catheter malposition detection using the parasternal long-axis echocardiographic view and dextrose 50% contrast solution: A pilot study. ULTRASOUND (LEEDS, ENGLAND) 2022; 30:292-298. [PMID: 36969538 PMCID: PMC10034659 DOI: 10.1177/1742271x211051767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/03/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Background Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) using saline was studied to detect supradiaphragmatic central venous catheter malposition. Commonly used echocardiographic views are apical 4-chamber (A4c) and subcostal views. However, this standard method is not feasible in certain situations. We explored the feasibility of the right ventricle inflow parasternal long axis (RVI-PLAX) echocardiographic view and dextrose 50% (D50%) contrast solution for detecting supradiaphragmatic central venous catheter malposition. Method This pilot study screened 60 patients who underwent ultrasound-guided supradiaphragmatic central venous catheter insertion. We compared the investigators' guidewire's J-tip detection, D50% rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS) findings on the RVI-PLAX view and the central venous catheter tip on chest radiograph. We also compared the mean capillary blood sugar level before and after the 5 ml D50% flush. Results No guidewire J-tips were detected from the RVI-PLAX view. The first and second investigators' diagnosis of central venous catheter malposition detected on RVI-PLAX CEUS achieved an almost perfect agreement (κ = 1.0 (95% confidence interval (CI): 0.90 to 1.0), p < .0001). The RVI-PLAX CEUS was not able to detect two central venous catheter malpositions (one atrial malposition and one left brachiocephalic vein venous catheter malposition). The capillary blood sugar was significantly elevated (8.96 mmol/L vs. 9.75 mmol/L) after D50% flush (p < 0.005) with no complications reported within 30 minutes after the D50% flush. Conclusion RVI-PLAX view should not be used for guidewire detection. CEUS using D50% and RVI-PLAX view are potentially useful tools in detecting central venous catheter malposition. Further studies comparing them with conventional methods are needed.
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- Mohd Jazman Che Rahim
- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia – Kampus
Kesihatan, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia – Kampus
Kesihatan, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia – Kampus
Kesihatan, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia – Kampus
Kesihatan, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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- School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia – Kampus
Kesihatan, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
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Corradi F, Guarracino F, Santori G, Brusasco C, Tavazzi G, Via G, Mongodi S, Mojoli F, Biagini RUD, Isirdi A, Dazzi F, Robba C, Vetrugno L, Forfori F. Ultrasound localization of central vein catheter tip by contrast-enhanced transthoracic ultrasonography: a comparison study with trans-esophageal echocardiography. Crit Care 2022; 26:113. [PMID: 35449059 PMCID: PMC9027702 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-022-03985-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To assess the usefulness of pre-operative contrast-enhanced transthoracic echocardiography (CE-TTE) and post-operative chest-x-ray (CXR) for evaluating central venous catheter (CVC) tip placements, with trans-esophageal echocardiography (TEE) as gold standard. METHODS A prospective single-center, observational study was performed in 111 patients requiring CVC positioning into the internal jugular vein for elective cardiac surgery. At the end of CVC insertion by landmark technique, a contrast-enhanced TTE was performed by both the apical four-chambers and epigastric bicaval acoustic view to assess catheter tip position; then, a TEE was performed and considered as a reference technique. A postoperative CXR was obtained for all patients. RESULTS As per TEE, 74 (67%) catheter tips were correctly placed and 37 (33%) misplaced. Considering intravascular and intracardiac misplacements together, they were detected in 8 patients by CE-TTE via apical four-chamber view, 36 patients by CE-TTE via epigastric bicaval acoustic view, and 12 patients by CXR. For the detection of catheter tip misplacement, CE-TTE via epigastric bicaval acoustic view was the most accurate method providing 97% sensitivity, 90% specificity, and 92% diagnostic accuracy if compared with either CE-TTE via apical four-chamber view or CXR. Concordance with TEE was 79% (p < 0.001) for CE-TTE via epigastric bicaval acoustic view. CONCLUSIONS The concordance between CE-TTE via epigastric bicaval acoustic view and TEE suggests the use of the former as a standard technique to ensure the correct positioning of catheter tip after central venous cannulation to optimize the use of hospital resources and minimize radiation exposure.
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- Francesco Corradi
- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy. .,Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Via Paradisa, 2, 56124, Pisa, PI, Italy.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Pisana, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Cardiac Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Fondazione Cardiocentro Ticino, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.,Anaesthesia, Intensive Care and Pain Therapy, Fondazione IRCCS Policlinico San Matteo, Pavia, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.,Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Policlinico San Martino, IRCCS for Oncology and Neuroscience, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Medical, Oral and Biotechnological Sciences, University of Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Deshwal H, Pradhan D, Mukherjee V. Point-of-care ultrasound in a pandemic: Practical guidance in COVID-19 units. World J Crit Care Med 2021; 10:204-219. [PMID: 34616657 PMCID: PMC8462027 DOI: 10.5492/wjccm.v10.i5.204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2021] [Revised: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has stretched our healthcare system to the brink, highlighting the importance of efficient resource utilization without compromising healthcare provider safety. While advanced imaging is a great resource for diagnostic purposes, the risk of contamination and infection transmission is high and requires extensive logistical planning for intrahospital patient transport, healthcare provider safety, and post-imaging decontamination. This dilemma has necessitated the transition to more bedside imaging. More so than ever, during the current pandemic, the clinical utility and importance of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) cannot be overstressed. It allows for safe and efficient beside procedural guidance and provides front line providers with valuable diagnostic information that can be acted upon in real-time for immediate clinical decision-making. The authors have been routinely using POCUS for the management of COVID-19 patients both in the emergency department and in intensive care units turned into “COVID-units.” In this article, we review the nuances of using POCUS in a pandemic situation and maximizing diagnostic output from this bedside technology. Additionally, we review various methods and diagnostic uses of POCUS which can replace conventional imaging and bridge current literature and common clinical practices in critically ill patients. We discuss practical guidance and pertinent review of the literature for the most relevant procedural and diagnostic guidance of respiratory illness, hemodynamic decompensation, renal failure, and gastrointestinal disorders experienced by many patients admitted to COVID-units.
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- Himanshu Deshwal
- Division of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, United States
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- Division of Pulmonary, Sleep and Critical Care Medicine, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY 10016, United States
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Schrift D, Barron K, Arya R, Choe C. The Use of POCUS to Manage ICU Patients With COVID-19. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2021; 40:1749-1761. [PMID: 33174650 DOI: 10.1002/jum.15566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Since the advent of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, clinicians have had to modify how they provide high-value care while mitigating the risk of viral spread. Routine imaging studies have been discouraged due to elevated transmission risk. Patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19 often have a protracted hospital course with progression of disease. Given the need for close follow-up of patients, we recommend the use of ultrasonography, particularly point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), to manage patients with COVID-19 through their entire ICU course. POCUS will allow a clinician to evaluate and monitor cardiac and pulmonary function, as well as evaluate for thromboembolic disease, place an endotracheal tube, confirm central venous catheter placement, and rule out a pneumothorax. If a patient improves sufficiently to perform weaning trials, POCUS can also help evaluate readiness for ventilator liberation.
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- David Schrift
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Prisma Health USC Medical Group, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Prisma Health USC Medical Group, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Prisma Health USC Medical Group, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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Tozer J, Vitto MJ, Joyce M, Taylor L, Evans DP. Central Venous Catheter Confirmation by Ultrasonography: A Novel Instructional Protocol. South Med J 2020; 113:614-617. [PMID: 33263128 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Ultrasound (US)-only confirmation of central venous catheter (CVC) placement has proven to be accurate and fast when compared with the current standard chest radiograph. This procedure depends on the detection of appropriately timed atrial bubbles during central line flushing, called the rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS). The most obvious barrier to increasing the use of this technique is appropriate education and training; therefore, we proposed a novel educational approach to training emergency department (ED) physicians in the confirmation of CVC location using US and then tested its effectiveness. METHODS Using an online educational model, participants were taught the background and procedural steps to confirm CVC placement using US. Subsequently, they were asked to use this knowledge to place central lines in simulation and confirm them using US. They were tested with various scenarios, including correctly and incorrectly placed lines. Their accuracy was measured, and a survey was used to assess their satisfaction with the training and applicability to practice. RESULTS A total of 47 ED physicians completed the online training module and 24 completed the simulation testing that followed. Results showed 100% accuracy in detecting appropriately timed RASS (<2 seconds), delayed RASS (>2 seconds), and no RASS in simulation. All of the participants "agreed" or "strongly agreed" that the didactic and simulation sessions improved their understanding of US confirmation of central line placement. CONCLUSIONS The use of US to confirm central line placement can be effectively taught to ED physicians using short didactic and simulation-based training. This is a reasonable approach to integrate this protocol into practice, and allow for more widespread use of this emerging technique.
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- Jordan Tozer
- From the Division of Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
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- From the Division of Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
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- From the Division of Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
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- From the Division of Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
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- From the Division of Ultrasound, Department of Emergency Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond
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Gonzalez-Vargas JM, Brown DC, Moore JZ, Han DC, Sinz EH, Sonntag CC, Miller SR. OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT METRICS FOR CENTRAL LINE SIMULATORS: AN EXPLORATION OF CAUSAL FACTORS. PROCEEDINGS OF THE HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOCIETY ... ANNUAL MEETING. HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS SOCIETY. ANNUAL MEETING 2020; 64:2008-2012. [PMID: 34168420 PMCID: PMC8219241 DOI: 10.1177/1071181320641487] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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The Dynamic Haptic Robotic Trainer (DHRT) was developed to minimize the up to 39% of adverse effects experienced by patients during Central Venous Catheterization (CVC) by standardizing CVC training, and provide automated assessments of performance. Specifically, this system was developed to replace manikin trainers that only simulate one patient anatomy and require a trained preceptor to evaluate the trainees' performance. While the DHRT system provides automated feedback, the utility of this system with real-world scenarios and expertise has yet to be thoroughly investigated. Thus, the current study was developed to determine the validity of the current objective assessment metrics incorporated in the DHRT system through expert interviews. The main findings from this study are that experts do agree on perceptions of patient case difficulty, and that characterizations of patient case difficulty is based on anatomical characteristics, multiple needle insertions, and prior catheterization.
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- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
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Ultrasound to Detect Central Venous Catheter Placement Associated Complications: A Multicenter Diagnostic Accuracy Study. Anesthesiology 2020; 132:781-794. [PMID: 31977519 DOI: 10.1097/aln.0000000000003126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Mechanical complications arising after central venous catheter placement are mostly malposition or pneumothorax. To date, to confirm correct position and detect pneumothorax, chest x-ray film has been the reference standard, while ultrasound might be an accurate alternative. The aim of this study was to evaluate diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound to detect central venous catheter malposition and pneumothorax. METHODS This was a prospective, multicenter, diagnostic accuracy study conducted at the intensive care unit and postanesthesia care unit. Adult patients who underwent central venous catheterization of the internal jugular vein or subclavian vein were included. Index test consisted of venous, cardiac, and lung ultrasound. Standard reference test was chest x-ray film. Primary outcome was diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound to detect malposition and pneumothorax; for malposition, sensitivity, specificity, and other accuracy parameters were estimated. For pneumothorax, because chest x-ray film is an inaccurate reference standard to diagnose it, agreement and Cohen's κ-coefficient were determined. Secondary outcomes were accuracy of ultrasound to detect clinically relevant complications and feasibility of ultrasound. RESULTS In total, 758 central venous catheterizations were included. Malposition occurred in 23 (3.3%) out of 688 cases included in the analysis. Ultrasound sensitivity was 0.70 (95% CI, 0.49 to 0.86) and specificity 0.99 (95% CI, 0.98 to 1.00). Pneumothorax occurred in 5 (0.7%) to 11 (1.5%) out of 756 cases according to chest x-ray film and ultrasound, respectively. In 748 out of 756 cases (98.9%), there was agreement between ultrasound and chest x-ray film with a Cohen's κ-coefficient of 0.50 (95% CI, 0.19 to 0.80). CONCLUSIONS This multicenter study shows that the complication rate of central venous catheterization is low and that ultrasound produces a moderate sensitivity and high specificity to detect malposition. There is moderate agreement with chest x-ray film for pneumothorax. In conclusion, ultrasound is an accurate diagnostic modality to detect malposition and pneumothorax.
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European Society of Anaesthesiology guidelines on peri-operative use of ultrasound-guided for vascular access (PERSEUS vascular access). Eur J Anaesthesiol 2020; 37:344-376. [DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000001180] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 22.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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These practice guidelines update the Practice Guidelines for Central Venous Access: A Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Central Venous Access, adopted by the American Society of Anesthesiologists in 2011 and published in 2012. These updated guidelines are intended for use by anesthesiologists and individuals under the supervision of an anesthesiologist and may also serve as a resource for other physicians, nurses, or healthcare providers who manage patients with central venous catheters.
Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text.
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Chiumello D, Sferrazza Papa GF, Artigas A, Bouhemad B, Grgic A, Heunks L, Markstaller K, Pellegrino GM, Pisani L, Rigau D, Schultz MJ, Sotgiu G, Spieth P, Zompatori M, Navalesi P. ERS statement on chest imaging in acute respiratory failure. Eur Respir J 2019; 54:13993003.00435-2019. [PMID: 31248958 DOI: 10.1183/13993003.00435-2019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2019] [Accepted: 05/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Chest imaging in patients with acute respiratory failure plays an important role in diagnosing, monitoring and assessing the underlying disease. The available modalities range from plain chest X-ray to computed tomography, lung ultrasound, electrical impedance tomography and positron emission tomography. Surprisingly, there are presently no clear-cut recommendations for critical care physicians regarding indications for and limitations of these different techniques.The purpose of the present European Respiratory Society (ERS) statement is to provide physicians with a comprehensive clinical review of chest imaging techniques for the assessment of patients with acute respiratory failure, based on the scientific evidence as identified by systematic searches. For each of these imaging techniques, the panel evaluated the following items: possible indications, technical aspects, qualitative and quantitative analysis of lung morphology and the potential interplay with mechanical ventilation. A systematic search of the literature was performed from inception to September 2018. A first search provided 1833 references. After evaluating the full text and discussion among the committee, 135 references were used to prepare the current statement.These chest imaging techniques allow a better assessment and understanding of the pathogenesis and pathophysiology of patients with acute respiratory failure, but have different indications and can provide additional information to each other.
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- Davide Chiumello
- SC Anestesia e Rianimazione, Ospedale San Paolo - Polo Universitario, ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, Milan, Italy.,Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Centro Ricerca Coordinata di Insufficienza Respiratoria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Corporacion Sanitaria, Universitaria Parc Tauli, CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias Autonomous University of Barcelona, Sabadell, Spain.,Intensive Care Dept, University Hospitals Sagrado Corazon - General de Cataluna, Quiron Salud, Barcelona-Sant Cugat del Valles, Spain
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- Service d'Anesthésie - Réanimation, Université Bourgogne - Franche Comtè, lncumr 866L, Dijon, France
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- Dept of Nuclear Medicine, Saarland University Medical Center, Homburg, Germany
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- Dept of Intensive Care Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Dept of Anesthesia, General Intensive Care Medicine and Pain Therapy, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Centro Ricerca Coordinata di Insufficienza Respiratoria, Università degli Studi di Milano, Milan, Italy.,Casa di Cura del Policlinico, Dipartimento di Scienze Neuroriabilitative, Milan, Italy
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- Respiratory and Critical Care Unit, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Sant'Orsola Malpighi Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Statistics Unit, Dept of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Dept of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Technische Universität Dresden, Dresden, Germany.,Center for Clinical Research and Management Education, Division of Health Care Sciences, Dresden International University, Dresden, Germany
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy
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Franco-Sadud R, Schnobrich D, Mathews BK, Candotti C, Abdel-Ghani S, Perez MG, Rodgers SC, Mader MJ, Haro EK, Dancel R, Cho J, Grikis L, Lucas BP, Soni NJ. Recommendations on the Use of Ultrasound Guidance for Central and Peripheral Vascular Access in Adults: A Position Statement of the Society of Hospital Medicine. J Hosp Med 2019; 14:E1-E22. [PMID: 31561287 DOI: 10.12788/jhm.3287] [Citation(s) in RCA: 94] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2019] [Revised: 07/08/2019] [Accepted: 07/09/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
PREPROCEDURE 1)We recommend that providers should be familiar with the operation of their specific ultrasound machine prior to initiation of a vascular access procedure. 2)We recommend that providers should use a high-frequency linear transducer with a sterile sheath and sterile gel to perform vascular access procedures. 3)We recommend that providers should use two-dimensional ultrasound to evaluate for anatomical variations and absence of vascular thrombosis during preprocedural site selection. 4)We recommend that providers should evaluate the target blood vessel size and depth during preprocedural ultrasound evaluation. TECHNIQUES General Techniques 5) We recommend that providers should avoid using static ultrasound alone to mark the needle insertion site for vascular access procedures. 6)We recommend that providers should use real-time (dynamic), two-dimensional ultrasound guidance with a high-frequency linear transducer for central venous catheter (CVC) insertion, regardless of the provider's level of experience. 7)We suggest using either a transverse (short-axis) or longitudinal (long-axis) approach when performing real-time ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures. 8)We recommend that providers should visualize the needle tip and guidewire in the target vein prior to vessel dilatation. 9)To increase the success rate of ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures, we recommend that providers should utilize echogenic needles, plastic needle guides, and/or ultrasound beam steering when available. Central Venous Access Techniques 10) We recommend that providers should use a standardized procedure checklist that includes the use of real-time ultrasound guidance to reduce the risk of central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI) from CVC insertion. 11)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance, combined with aseptic technique and maximal sterile barrier precautions, to reduce the incidence of infectious complications from CVC insertion. 12)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for internal jugular vein catheterization, which reduces the risk of mechanical and infectious complications, the number of needle passes, and time to cannulation and increases overall procedure success rates. 13)We recommend that providers who routinely insert subclavian vein CVCs should use real-time ultrasound guidance, which has been shown to reduce the risk of mechanical complications and number of needle passes and increase overall procedure success rates compared with landmark-based techniques. 14)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for femoral venous access, which has been shown to reduce the risk of arterial punctures and total procedure time and increase overall procedure success rates. Peripheral Venous Access Techniques 15) We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for the insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), which is associated with higher procedure success rates and may be more cost effective compared with landmark-based techniques. 16)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for the placement of peripheral intravenous lines (PIV) in patients with difficult peripheral venous access to reduce the total procedure time, needle insertion attempts, and needle redirections. Ultrasound-guided PIV insertion is also an effective alternative to CVC insertion in patients with difficult venous access. 17)We suggest using real-time ultrasound guidance to reduce the risk of vascular, infectious, and neurological complications during PIV insertion, particularly in patients with difficult venous access. Arterial Access Techniques 18)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for arterial access, which has been shown to increase first-pass success rates, reduce the time to cannulation, and reduce the risk of hematoma development compared with landmark-based techniques. 19)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for femoral arterial access, which has been shown to increase first-pass success rates and reduce the risk of vascular complications. 20)We recommend that providers should use real-time ultrasound guidance for radial arterial access, which has been shown to increase first-pass success rates, reduce the time to successful cannulation, and reduce the risk of complications compared with landmark-based techniques. POSTPROCEDURE 21) We recommend that post-procedure pneumothorax should be ruled out by the detection of bilateral lung sliding using a high-frequency linear transducer before and after insertion of internal jugular and subclavian vein CVCs. 22)We recommend that providers should use ultrasound with rapid infusion of agitated saline to visualize a right atrial swirl sign (RASS) for detecting catheter tip misplacement during CVC insertion. The use of RASS to detect the catheter tip may be considered an advanced skill that requires specific training and expertise. TRAINING 23) To reduce the risk of mechanical and infectious complications, we recommend that novice providers should complete a systematic training program that includes a combination of simulation-based practice, supervised insertion on patients, and evaluation by an expert operator before attempting ultrasound-guided CVC insertion independently on patients. 24)We recommend that cognitive training in ultrasound-guided CVC insertion should include basic anatomy, ultrasound physics, ultrasound machine knobology, fundamentals of image acquisition and interpretation, detection and management of procedural complications, infection prevention strategies, and pathways to attain competency. 25)We recommend that trainees should demonstrate minimal competence before placing ultrasound-guided CVCs independently. A minimum number of CVC insertions may inform this determination, but a proctored assessment of competence is most important. 26)We recommend that didactic and hands-on training for trainees should coincide with anticipated times of increased performance of vascular access procedures. Refresher training sessions should be offered periodically. 27)We recommend that competency assessments should include formal evaluation of knowledge and technical skills using standardized assessment tools. 28)We recommend that competency assessments should evaluate for proficiency in the following knowledge and skills of CVC insertion: (a) Knowledge of the target vein anatomy, proper vessel identification, and recognition of anatomical variants; (b) Demonstration of CVC insertion with no technical errors based on a procedural checklist; (c) Recognition and management of acute complications, including emergency management of life-threatening complications; (d) Real-time needle tip tracking with ultrasound and cannulation on the first attempt in at least five consecutive simulation. 29)We recommend a periodic proficiency assessment of all operators should be conducted to ensure maintenance of competency.
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- Divisions of General Internal Medicine and Hospital Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Regions Hospital, Health Partners, St. Paul, Minnesota
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of California Davis, Davis, California
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Medical Subspecialties Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Humble, Texas
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- Division of Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine, Lovelace Health Systems, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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- Division of General & Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- Section of Hospital Medicine, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
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- Division of General & Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- Section of Hospital Medicine, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
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- Division of Hospital Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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- Department of Hospital Medicine, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, San Francisco, California
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- Medicine Service, White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont
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- Medicine Service, White River Junction VA Medical Center, White River Junction, Vermont
- Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
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- Division of General & Hospital Medicine, University of Texas Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
- Section of Hospital Medicine, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, Texas
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AIUM Practice Parameter for the Use of Ultrasound to Guide Vascular Access Procedures. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2019; 38:E4-E18. [PMID: 30758889 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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Dralle H, Kols K, Agha A, Sohn M, Gockel I, Lainka M. [Arterial malpositioning of a port catheter]. Chirurg 2019; 90:149-152. [PMID: 30734079 DOI: 10.1007/s00104-018-0765-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- H Dralle
- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Sektion Endokrine Chirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
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- Schlichtungsstelle für Arzthaftpflichtfragen der norddeutschen Ärztekammern, Hans-Böckler-Allee 3, 30173, Hannover, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Minimal-invasive Chirurgie, Städtisches Klinikum München Bogenhausen, Englschalkinger Str. 77, 81925, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral‑, Endokrine und Minimal-invasive Chirurgie, Städtisches Klinikum München Bogenhausen, Englschalkinger Str. 77, 81925, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Viszeral‑, Transplantations‑, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Leipzig, Liebigstr. 20, 04103, Leipzig, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Allgemein‑, Viszeral- und Transplantationschirurgie, Sektion Gefäßchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Essen, Hufelandstr. 55, 45147, Essen, Deutschland.
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Pang H, Chen Y, He X, Zeng Q, Ye P. Fluoroscopy-guided subclavian vein catheterization in 203 children with hematologic disease. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e13527. [PMID: 30558009 PMCID: PMC6320143 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000013527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Subclavian vein catheterization plays an important role in the treatment of children with hematologic disease. However, catheter placement is a difficult and high-risk procedure in children.Fluoroscopy-guided subclavian vein catheterization was used in 203 children (mean age, 6.99 years ± 3.722 years; range, 1-16 years) with hematologic disease. The number of vein punctures, catheterization success rate, fluoroscopy time, operation time, and surgical complications were recorded.There was a 100% success rate for fluoroscopy-guided subclavian vein catheterization. A total of 124 cases (61.1%) were successful on the first venipuncture attempt; 171 cases (84.2%) achieved success within 3 attempts. Twenty-five cases had 4 to 6 time venipunctures and the remaining 7 cases underwent ≥7 time venipunctures. All catheter tips were successfully placed at the junction of the superior vena cava and the right atrium. Fluoroscopy times ranged from 16 to 607 seconds (mean, 65.46 ± 85.864 seconds). Operation time ranged between 5 and 25 minutes (mean, 10.38 ± 4.036 minutes). Arterial punctured was happened during surgery in 2 cases. There were 2 cases of catheter-related infection, but no other complications. The mean follow-up time was 35 days; range 20 to 50 days.Fluoroscopy-guided subclavian vein catheterization in children is a safe procedure, with a high success rate, resulting in a reduced number of venipunctures, optimal catheter placement, and reduced complications.
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Yesilbas O, Sevketoglu E, Kihtir HS, Talip Petmezci M, Akcay N, Kocoglu Barlas U, Palabiyik F. Use of Bedside Ultrasonography and Saline Flush Technique for Evaluation of Central Venous Catheter Placement in Children. Artif Organs 2018; 42:1157-1163. [DOI: 10.1111/aor.13281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/19/2018] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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- Osman Yesilbas
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital, Pediatric intensive care unit; Istanbul Turkey
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- Department of Pediatric Radiology; University of Health Sciences, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital; Istanbul Turkey
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The "rapid atrial swirl sign" for assessing central venous catheters: Performance by medical residents after limited training. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199345. [PMID: 30011285 PMCID: PMC6047781 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2017] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Rationale Central venous catheter (CVC) placement is a standard procedure in critical care. Ultrasound guidance during placement is recommended by current guidelines, but there is no consensus on the best method for evaluating the correct CVC tip position. Recently, the “rapid atrial swirl sign” (RASS) has been investigated in a limited number of studies. Objectives We performed a prospective diagnostic accuracy study of focused echocardiography for the evaluation of CVC tip position in our medical ICU and IMC units. Methods We performed a prospective diagnostic accuracy study in 100 patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Unit at our center. The first 10 subjects were assessed by one staff physician investigator (reference cohort), the remaining 90 patients by different residents (test cohort). All patients received a post-procedural chest radiograph (CXR) as gold standard. CVC placement was assessed with focused echocardiography performed by residents after a short training session. A rapid opacification of the right atrium (RASS) after injection of 10 mL of normal saline was regarded as “positive”, flush after more than two seconds was defined as “delayed”, no flush was a “negative” test result. Measurements and main results Overall sensitivity of the RASS was 100% (95% CI 73.54–100%), specificity was 94.32% (CI 87.24–98.13%). Positive and negative predictive values were 70.59% (CI 44.04–89.09%) and 100% (CI 95.65–100%), respectively. Median time for echocardiographic testing was 5 minutes (1–28) in the whole cohort, CXRs were available after 49.5 minutes (13–254). Interrater agreement of the RASS was 0.77 (Cohen’s kappa), Measurement of CVC tip position was not different between two observers. Test characteristics were similar among differently experienced residents. Conclusions Presence of the RASS by focused echocardiography showed excellent sensitivity and specificity and was equally performed by residents after minimal training. In patients with a positive RASS, routine CXR can be safely omitted, reducing time, costs and radiation exposure. A negative RASS should lead to a search for misplaced catheters. Clinical trial registration The study was registered with www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT02661607).
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Hosseini M, Bhatt A, Kowdley GC. Effectiveness of an Early Ultrasound Training Curriculum for General Surgery Residents. Am Surg 2018; 84:543-546. [PMID: 29712603 DOI: 10.1177/000313481808400428] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Ultrasound (US) is fast becoming an extension of the physical examination in most surgical settings. Unfortunately, few residency programs offer a formal US training curriculum to their general surgical residents. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of a formal US training module for general surgery residents. We studied the degree of improvement observed between junior and senior residents. A training-based study was conducted to evaluate baseline knowledge and skills. Subsequently, a formal didactic and practical training program for our surgery residents was instituted. Residents were then scored in various categories. A total of 18 surgical residents comprising 10 junior and 8 senior residents completed our US training module. There was no significant improvement in the scores of the senior resident group. In the junior group, the written test, image detection, optimization, and interpretation categories improved significantly after completion of the training module. Comparison of improvement in scores between junior and senior residents revealed a significantly better improvement in the junior group than in the senior group. Early training of surgical residents can significantly improve US performance in junior residents. This early training has the benefit of increased utilization of bedside US for diagnostic and procedural purposes. Interestingly, even without formal training, skill acquisition of senior residents is noted to occur during modern surgical training.
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Smit JM, Raadsen R, Blans MJ, Petjak M, Van de Ven PM, Tuinman PR. Bedside ultrasound to detect central venous catheter misplacement and associated iatrogenic complications: a systematic review and meta-analysis. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2018. [PMID: 29534732 PMCID: PMC5851097 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-018-1989-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Insertion of a central venous catheter (CVC) is common practice in critical care medicine. Complications arising from CVC placement are mostly due to a pneumothorax or malposition. Correct position is currently confirmed by chest x-ray, while ultrasonography might be a more suitable option. We performed a meta-analysis of the available studies with the primary aim of synthesizing information regarding detection of CVC-related complications and misplacement using ultrasound (US). Methods This is a systematic review and meta-analysis registered at PROSPERO (CRD42016050698). PubMed, EMBASE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched. Articles which reported the diagnostic accuracy of US in detecting the position of CVCs and the mechanical complications associated with insertion were included. Primary outcomes were specificity and sensitivity of US. Secondary outcomes included prevalence of malposition and pneumothorax, feasibility of US examination, and time to perform and interpret both US and chest x-ray. A qualitative assessment was performed using the QUADAS-2 tool. Results We included 25 studies with a total of 2548 patients and 2602 CVC placements. Analysis yielded a pooled specificity of 98.9 (95% confidence interval (CI): 97.8–99.5) and sensitivity of 68.2 (95% CI: 54.4–79.4). US examination was feasible in 96.8% of the cases. The prevalence of CVC malposition and pneumothorax was 6.8% and 1.1%, respectively. The mean time for US performance was 2.83 min (95% CI: 2.77–2.89 min) min, while chest x-ray performance took 34.7 min (95% CI: 32.6–36.7 min). US was feasible in 97%. Further analyses were performed by defining subgroups based on the different utilized US protocols and on intra-atrial and extra-atrial misplacement. Vascular US combined with transthoracic echocardiography was most accurate. Conclusions US is an accurate and feasible diagnostic modality to detect CVC malposition and iatrogenic pneumothorax. Advantages of US over chest x-ray are that it can be performed faster and does not subject patients to radiation. Vascular US combined with transthoracic echocardiography is advised. However, the results need to be interpreted with caution since included studies were often underpowered and had methodological limitations. A large multicenter study investigating optimal US protocol, among other things, is needed. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13054-018-1989-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Jasper M Smit
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Research VUmc Intensive Care (REVIVE), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. .,Institute for Cardiovascular Research (ICAR-VU), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Research VUmc Intensive Care (REVIVE), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Institute for Cardiovascular Research (ICAR-VU), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Rijnstate Hospital, Wagnerlaan 55, 6815 AD, Arnhem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care medicine, Groene Hart Ziekenhuis, Bleulandweg 10, 2803 HH, Gouda, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Research VUmc Intensive Care (REVIVE), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.,Institute for Cardiovascular Research (ICAR-VU), VU University Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1117, 1081 HV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Bou Chebl R, Kiblawi S, El Khuri C, El Hajj N, Bachir R, Aoun R, Abou Dagher G. Use of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound for Confirmation of Central Venous Catheter Placement: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JOURNAL OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ULTRASOUND IN MEDICINE 2017; 36:2503-2510. [PMID: 28660688 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/24/2017] [Revised: 02/17/2017] [Accepted: 03/10/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (US) for confirming the tip location and placement of central venous catheters in adult patients. METHODS A systematic review was performed using electronic databases, including MEDLINE, ClinicalTrials.gov, Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and Scopus. Inclusion criteria were studies conducted on adult patients receiving an internal jugular or a subclavian central venous catheter in the emergency department or intensive care unit. Furthermore, the catheter tip location had to be checked with the use of the agitated saline contrast-enhanced US technique. RESULTS A total of 2245 articles were screened by title and abstract. Seventeen articles were retrieved and assessed for the predefined inclusion criteria. Four articles and 1 abstract were used in the final analysis. Contrast-enhanced US showed pooled sensitivity of 72% (95% confidence interval, 44%-91%), pooled specificity of 100% (95% confidence interval, 99%-100%), a positive predictive value of 92.1%, and a negative predictive value of 98.5% compared with chest radiography for confirming the placement of central venous catheters. CONCLUSIONS In the setting of central venous catheter placement, postprocedural contrast-enhanced US imaging is a safe, efficient, and highly specific confirmatory test for the catheter tip location compared with chest radiography.
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- Ralph Bou Chebl
- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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Gottlieb M, Sundaram T, Holladay D, Nakitende D. Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Line Placement: A Narrative Review of Evidence-based Best Practices. West J Emerg Med 2017; 18:1047-1054. [PMID: 29085536 PMCID: PMC5654873 DOI: 10.5811/westjem.2017.7.34610] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/10/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Peripheral intravenous line placement is a common procedure in emergency medicine. Ultrasound guidance has been demonstrated to improve success rates, as well as decrease complications and pain. This paper provides a narrative review of the literature focusing on best practices and techniques to improve performance with this procedure. We provide an evidence-based discussion of preparation for the procedure, vein and catheter selection, multiple techniques for placement, and line confirmation.
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- Michael Gottlieb
- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Rush University Medical Center, Department of Emergency Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Central Venous Catheter Confirmation by Bedside Ultrasound Versus Chest Radiography in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2017; 45:715-724. [PMID: 27922877 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 63] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the accuracy of bedside ultrasound for confirmation of central venous catheter position and exclusion of pneumothorax compared with chest radiography. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, reference lists, conference proceedings and ClinicalTrials.gov. STUDY SELECTION Articles and abstracts describing the diagnostic accuracy of bedside ultrasound compared with chest radiography for confirmation of central venous catheters in sufficient detail to reconstruct 2 × 2 contingency tables were reviewed. Primary outcomes included the accuracy of confirming catheter positioning and detecting a pneumothorax. Secondary outcomes included feasibility, interrater reliability, and efficiency to complete bedside ultrasound confirmation of central venous catheter position. DATA EXTRACTION Investigators abstracted study details including research design and sonographic imaging technique to detect catheter malposition and procedure-related pneumothorax. Diagnostic accuracy measures included pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, and negative likelihood ratio. DATA SYNTHESIS Fifteen studies with 1,553 central venous catheter placements were identified with a pooled sensitivity and specificity of catheter malposition by ultrasound of 0.82 (0.77-0.86) and 0.98 (0.97-0.99), respectively. The pooled positive and negative likelihood ratios of catheter malposition by ultrasound were 31.12 (14.72-65.78) and 0.25 (0.13-0.47). The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for pneumothorax detection was nearly 100% in the participating studies. Bedside ultrasound reduced mean central venous catheter confirmation time by 58.3 minutes. Risk of bias and clinical heterogeneity in the studies were high. CONCLUSIONS Bedside ultrasound is faster than radiography at identifying pneumothorax after central venous catheter insertion. When a central venous catheter malposition exists, bedside ultrasound will identify four out of every five earlier than chest radiography.
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da Hora Passos R, Ribeiro M, Neves J, Rosa Ramos JG, Lima Oliveira AV, Barreto Z, Ferreira R, Gomes C, Pena Batista PB, Rouby JJ. Agitated Saline Bubble-Enhanced Ultrasound for Assessing Appropriate Position of Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter in Critically Ill Patients. Kidney Int Rep 2017; 2:952-956. [PMID: 29270501 PMCID: PMC5733689 DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2017.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Rogerio da Hora Passos
- Critical Care Department, Hospital São Rafael, Salvador Bahia, Brazil.,Hospital Português, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Critical Care Department, Hospital São Rafael, Salvador Bahia, Brazil.,Hospital Português, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil
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- Critical Care Department, Hospital da Bahia, Salvador Bahia, Brazil
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- Critical Care Department, Hospital São Rafael, Salvador Bahia, Brazil
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- Critical Care Department, Hospital São Rafael, Salvador Bahia, Brazil
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- Critical Care Department, Hospital São Rafael, Salvador Bahia, Brazil
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- Multidisciplinary Intensive Care Unit, Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Assistance Publique Hopitaux de Paris, University School of Medicine Pierre and Marie Curie UPMC, University of Paris-6, Paris, France
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Diagnostic Accuracy of Central Venous Catheter Confirmation by Bedside Ultrasound Versus Chest Radiography in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med 2016. [PMID: 27922877 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0000000000002188.] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to examine the accuracy of bedside ultrasound for confirmation of central venous catheter position and exclusion of pneumothorax compared with chest radiography. DATA SOURCES PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, reference lists, conference proceedings and ClinicalTrials.gov. STUDY SELECTION Articles and abstracts describing the diagnostic accuracy of bedside ultrasound compared with chest radiography for confirmation of central venous catheters in sufficient detail to reconstruct 2 × 2 contingency tables were reviewed. Primary outcomes included the accuracy of confirming catheter positioning and detecting a pneumothorax. Secondary outcomes included feasibility, interrater reliability, and efficiency to complete bedside ultrasound confirmation of central venous catheter position. DATA EXTRACTION Investigators abstracted study details including research design and sonographic imaging technique to detect catheter malposition and procedure-related pneumothorax. Diagnostic accuracy measures included pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive likelihood ratio, and negative likelihood ratio. DATA SYNTHESIS Fifteen studies with 1,553 central venous catheter placements were identified with a pooled sensitivity and specificity of catheter malposition by ultrasound of 0.82 (0.77-0.86) and 0.98 (0.97-0.99), respectively. The pooled positive and negative likelihood ratios of catheter malposition by ultrasound were 31.12 (14.72-65.78) and 0.25 (0.13-0.47). The sensitivity and specificity of ultrasound for pneumothorax detection was nearly 100% in the participating studies. Bedside ultrasound reduced mean central venous catheter confirmation time by 58.3 minutes. Risk of bias and clinical heterogeneity in the studies were high. CONCLUSIONS Bedside ultrasound is faster than radiography at identifying pneumothorax after central venous catheter insertion. When a central venous catheter malposition exists, bedside ultrasound will identify four out of every five earlier than chest radiography.
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Kamalipour H, Ahmadi S, Kamali K, Moaref A, Shafa M, Kamalipour P. Ultrasound for Localization of Central Venous Catheter: A Good Alternative to Chest X-Ray? Anesth Pain Med 2016; 6:e38834. [PMID: 27847699 PMCID: PMC5101724 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.38834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2016] [Revised: 06/20/2016] [Accepted: 07/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background Chest radiography after central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is the main method of verifying the catheter location. Despite the widespread use of radiography for detecting catheter position, x-ray may not always be readily available, especially in the operating room. Objectives We aimed to compare contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS) and chest radiography for detecting the correct location of CVCs. Methods One hundred sixteen consecutive patients with indications for CVC before cardiac surgery were enrolled in this observational study. After catheter insertion, CEUS was performed. Portable radiography was obtained postoperatively in the intensive care unit. Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values were determined by comparing the ultrasonography results with radiographic findings as a reference standard. Results Chest radiography revealed 16 CVC misplacements: two cases of intravascular and 14 cases of right atrium (RA) misplacement. CEUS detected 11 true catheter malpositionings in the RA, while it could not recognize seven catheter placements correctly. CEUS showed two false RA misplacements and five falsely correct CVC positions. A sensitivity of 98% and specificity of 69% were achieved for CEUS in detecting CVC misplacements. Positive and negative predictive values were 95% and 85%, respectively. The interrater agreement (kappa) between CEUS and radiography was 0.72 (P < 0.001). Conclusions Despite close concordance between ultrasonography and chest radiography, CEUS is not a suitable alternative for standard chest radiography in detecting CVC location; however, considering its high sensitivity and acceptable specificity in our study, its usefulness as a triage method for detecting CVC location on a real-time basis in the operating room cannot be ignored.
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- Hamid Kamalipour
- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
- Corresponding author: Sedigheh Ahmadi, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, Namazi Hospital, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Tel: +98-9173117608, Fax: +98-7138305661, E-mail:
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- Medical Imaging Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiology, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Cardiac Surgery, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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