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Ultrasound-guided central venous access: which probe is preferred for viewing the subclavian vein using a supraclavicular approach?
Am J Emerg Med. 2016 Jun 7;
Authors: Lahham S, Wilson SP, Subeh M, Butterfield M, Albakri AR, Bashir R, Fox JC
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Point-of-care ultrasound guidance using a linear probe is well established as a tool to increase safety when performing a supradiaphragmatic cannulation of the internal jugular central vein. However, little data exist on which probe is best for performing a supradiaphragmatic cannulation of the subclavian vein.
METHODS: This was a prospective, observational study at a single-site emergency department, where 5 different physician sonologists evaluate individual practice preference for visualization of the subclavian vein using a supraclavicular approach with 2 different linear probes and 1 endocavitary probe.
RESULTS: Of 155 patients enrolled, there was no clear preference any of the probes (P= .03). After pooling linear probe preference, there was a preference for either linear probe over the alternative endocavitary probe (76.8% vs 23.1%, P< .05).
CONCLUSION: We observed a preference for a linear probe over an endocavitary probe. Further investigation is necessary to determine which probe is optimal for this application.
PMID: 27324852 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]