Ultrasound guidance practices used for the placement of vascular accesses in intensive care units: an observational multicentre study

Ultrasound guidance practices used for the placement of vascular accesses in intensive care units: an observational multicentre study

Abstract Background Central catheters expose ICU patients at risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections. A mechanism by which these infections occur is the contamination of the catheter during its insertion if aseptic techniques are not strictly applied. Recent studies suggest that the use of u...

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Main Authors: Nathalie van der Mee-Marquet, Anne-Sophie Valentin, Isabelle Duflot, Mathilde Farizon, Agnès Petiteau, the collaboration group SPIADI
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Intensive care unit
Ultrasound guidance
Infectious risk
Short-term central venous catheter
Peripheral inserted central catheter
Arterial catheter
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01518-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01518-4

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