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Using the Supraclavicular Approach to Ultrasound-Guided Subclavian Vein Cannulation

Learn more about how-to do Subclavian Vein cannulation using ultrasound guidance at http://www.acepnow.com/article/using-the-supraclavicular-approach-to-ultrasound-guided-subclavian-vein-cannulation/

Administration of Vasopressors through PIV

Vasopressor infusion through a proximal PIV (antecubital fossa or external jugular vein), for less than 4 hours is unlikely to result in tissue injury and will reduce the time it takes to achieve hemodynamic stability. Read the entire article

Subclavian Vein Catherization

Compared with the landmark technique, dynamic 2-dimensional (2D) (real-time) ultrasonographic guidance increases the success rate and reduces adverse events in subclavian vein catheterization. Download the article.

Impact of CLABSI in Pediatric Patients

Each year, approximately 4 percent of all hospitalized patients develop a healthcare-associated infection (HAI). Almost 75,000 patients can die from this condition during their hospital stay.¹ Device-associated and surgical-site infections account for almost half of these HAIs, with central line-associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) being one of the most concerning, with reported mortality rates between 12 and 25% and treatment costs of up to ~$26,000 per case.² The majority of the available cost and length of stay (LOS) impact are associated with adult inpatients settings. Less information is available regarding the cost and LOS impact of CLABSI on pediatric patients.