Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Background and Aims: There are two approaches for ultrasound (US)-guided vessel cannulation: the short axis (SA) approach and the long axis (LA) approach. However, it remains to be seen which approach is better. Therefore, we performed the present updated systematic review and meta-analysis to asses...

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Main Authors: Aparna Mishra, Mohan Kumar, Niraj Kumar, Keshav Goyal, Kapil Dev Soni, Anuradha Yadav
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Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
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Online Access:http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2023;volume=67;issue=16;spage=208;epage=217;aulast=Mishra
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author Aparna Mishra
Mohan Kumar
Niraj Kumar
Keshav Goyal
Kapil Dev Soni
Anuradha Yadav
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Mohan Kumar
Niraj Kumar
Keshav Goyal
Kapil Dev Soni
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description Background and Aims: There are two approaches for ultrasound (US)-guided vessel cannulation: the short axis (SA) approach and the long axis (LA) approach. However, it remains to be seen which approach is better. Therefore, we performed the present updated systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of US-guided vascular cannulation between the SA and LA techniques. Methods: We performed a comprehensive electronic database search in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science for the relevant studies from inception to June 2022. Randomised controlled trials comparing the SA approach and the LA approach for US-guided vascular access were incorporated in this updated meta-analysis. The first-attempt success rate was the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes were the overall success rate, cannulation time, number of attempts and the incidence of complications. The statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan software (version 5.4; the Nordic Cochrane Centre, the Cochrane Collaboration, Copenhagen, Denmark). The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to evaluate each study's potential risk for bias. Results: In total, 16 studies consisting of 1885 participants were incorporated in this updated meta-analysis. No statistically significant difference was found between the SA and LA vascular access techniques for first-pass success rate (risk ratio = 1.07, 95% confidence interval: 0.94–1.22). The overall cannulation success rate, complication rate, average cannulation time and average number of attempts were not significantly different between the SA and LA groups. Conclusion: This updated meta-analysis demonstrated that the SA and LA approaches of US-guided vessel cannulation are similar regarding first-pass success, overall cannulation success rate, total complication rate, cannulation time and the number of attempts.
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spelling doaj.art-cc1e4cf82fe445fba42fe396c23d03392024-01-18T15:18:11ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsIndian Journal of Anaesthesia0019-50490976-28172023-01-01671620821710.4103/ija.ija_965_22Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsAparna MishraMohan KumarNiraj KumarKeshav GoyalKapil Dev SoniAnuradha YadavBackground and Aims: There are two approaches for ultrasound (US)-guided vessel cannulation: the short axis (SA) approach and the long axis (LA) approach. However, it remains to be seen which approach is better. Therefore, we performed the present updated systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness and safety of US-guided vascular cannulation between the SA and LA techniques. Methods: We performed a comprehensive electronic database search in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science for the relevant studies from inception to June 2022. Randomised controlled trials comparing the SA approach and the LA approach for US-guided vascular access were incorporated in this updated meta-analysis. The first-attempt success rate was the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes were the overall success rate, cannulation time, number of attempts and the incidence of complications. The statistical analysis was conducted using RevMan software (version 5.4; the Nordic Cochrane Centre, the Cochrane Collaboration, Copenhagen, Denmark). The Cochrane risk of bias tool was used to evaluate each study's potential risk for bias. Results: In total, 16 studies consisting of 1885 participants were incorporated in this updated meta-analysis. No statistically significant difference was found between the SA and LA vascular access techniques for first-pass success rate (risk ratio = 1.07, 95% confidence interval: 0.94–1.22). The overall cannulation success rate, complication rate, average cannulation time and average number of attempts were not significantly different between the SA and LA groups. Conclusion: This updated meta-analysis demonstrated that the SA and LA approaches of US-guided vessel cannulation are similar regarding first-pass success, overall cannulation success rate, total complication rate, cannulation time and the number of attempts.http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2023;volume=67;issue=16;spage=208;epage=217;aulast=Mishracannulationinternal jugular veinlong axisperipheral veinradial arteryshort axissubclavian veinultrasound
spellingShingle Aparna Mishra
Mohan Kumar
Niraj Kumar
Keshav Goyal
Kapil Dev Soni
Anuradha Yadav
Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
Indian Journal of Anaesthesia
cannulation
internal jugular vein
long axis
peripheral vein
radial artery
short axis
subclavian vein
ultrasound
title Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
title_full Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
title_fullStr Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
title_short Short-axis versus long-axis approach for ultrasound-guided vascular access: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials
title_sort short axis versus long axis approach for ultrasound guided vascular access an updated systematic review and meta analysis of randomised controlled trials
topic cannulation
internal jugular vein
long axis
peripheral vein
radial artery
short axis
subclavian vein
ultrasound
url http://www.ijaweb.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5049;year=2023;volume=67;issue=16;spage=208;epage=217;aulast=Mishra
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