Does anyone else use long axis ultrasound guidance?
I receintly converted from short axis and really find it much better once I got past the learning curve.
Does anyone else use long axis ultrasound guidance?
I receintly converted from short axis and really find it much better once I got past the learning curve.
This is my approach when I fail with the needleguide kit OR when inserting PIVs. Short axis approach to get the tip in the center, above the vein.
Then I turn the probe and use long axis to guide the needle in the middle of the vein. I’m not in favor of puncture through the whole vein.
Nurse specialist ICU/ANE/PICC.
Dep. of Neurosurgery
Umea University Hospital/SWEDEN
Double wall venipuncture technique is never a good technique as it can produce bleeding. Infiltration/extravasation with a short PIV is also possible. US should prevent anyone from doing this technique. Lynn
Lynn Hadaway, M.Ed., RN, BC, CRNI
Lynn Hadaway Associates, Inc.
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thank you for your input. We do not puncture both sides of the vein. I never thought of using short axis to center. Good idea.