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: ...
