Ultrasonography-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
A prospective, randomized controlled trial compared the success of peripheral venipuncture in pediatric patients using vascular ultrasound and standard landmark methods and the occurrence of infiltration and phlebitis. The sample was composed of 382 venipunctures; 188 (49.2%) were performed with vascular ultrasound, and 194 (50.8%) were performed using the standard landmark method. No significant difference (P = .059) was found between either method in the success of peripheral venipuncture. A higher frequency of infiltration was found (P = .025) in the vascular ultrasound group.
Escola Paulista de Enfermagem, Universidade Federal de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. Ariane Ferreira Machado Avelar, PhD, RN, is an adjunct professor at the Escola Paulista de Enfermagem of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, where she conducts research involving intravenous therapy and patient safety. Maria Angélica Sorgini Peterlini, PhD, RN, is an associate professor at the Escola Paulista de Enfermagem of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, where she also is involved in research related to intravenous therapy and patient safety. Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves Pedreira, PhD, RN, is an associate professor at the Escola Paulista de Enfermagem of the Universidade Federal de São Paulo, where she conducts research involving intravenous therapy, patient safety, and pediatric intensive care.
Ariane Ferreira Machado
AF
Avelar
Maria Angélica Sorgini
MA
Peterlini
Mavilde
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da Luz Gonçalves Pedreira
D059925:Anatomic Landmarks; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D061214:Patient Safety; D010371:Pediatric Nursing; D011446:Prospective Studies; D014463:Ultrasonography / Q000379:methods*