The Usefulness of Ultrasound Guided Technique Insertion of Radial Artery Catheter in Neonates and Infants

The investigators are trying to compare the ultrasound-guided technique vs. palpation method for radial arterial cannulation in infants.

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Key information

Conditions

Catheterization, Peripheral

Age range

1 day–12 month

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Samsung Medical Center

Seoul, 135710, South Korea

About this study

In infants (<12mo), radial arterial catheterization is sometimes difficult to perform. Moreover, repeated attempts itself would cause the arterial spasm or hematoma. The use of ultrasound as an adjunct to radial arterial cannulation has considered to be the best practice in adults and pediatrics. However, its usefulness or superiority for neonates and infants is not known. Therefore, we would compare ultrasound guided radial arterial cannulation with the usual palpation methods in infants undergoing cardiac surgery.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Infants under 12 months age undergoing cardiac surgery with radial arterial cannulation

Exclusion criteria

Sign of a skin infection
Wound near the puncture site
abnormal circulation of the hand
any vascular problem at radial or ulnar artery

Treatment and study plan

Radial arterial cannulation

Procedure

Radial arterial cannulation using usual palpation method or ultrasound guided technique according to the group

Primary outcomes

First-pass success rate

Time frame: Within 10 min from the start time of arterial cannulation using an angiocath

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Samsung Medical Center

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2017
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jun 10, 2016
Registry last updated: Apr 26, 2018

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