Department of Anesthesiology, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, University of California, San Diego, USA

Point of Care Ultrasound to Evaluate Peripheral Intravenous Catheters

Published in Asploro Journal of Biomedical and Clinical Case Reports

Background: Several studies have described the use of ultrasound for the placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIV); however, visual and tactile inspection remains the primary clinical tool for the identification of infiltration. An improperly positioned PIV is an avoidable cause of significant morbidity and mortality to a patient. Case: ...