Immanuel Judson Paul
Department of Emergency Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford university Hospital NHS foundation trust, UK
Publications
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Research Article
Efficacy of a Novel Medical Device to Aid in Ultrasound-Guided Intravenous Cannulation: Randomized Controlled Non-Clinical Trial
Author(s): Immanuel Judson Paul, Eunice Susanna Abraham*, Shailaja S and Joanne Sequeira
Background: Peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation is a crucial and frequently performed medical procedure, but achieving successful venous access can be particularly challenging in patients with difficult venous access (DVA). This challenge often leads to procedural delays and increased patient discomfort, as well as higher risks of complications such as hematomas, phlebitis, and infection. The complexity of ultrasound-guided PIV (USPIV) procedures, particularly for novice practitioners, necessitates technological innovations to improve success rates and reduce cannulation time. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a novel medical device designed to aid in USPIV by stabilising the ultrasound probe and assisting with needle guidance. Specifically, we assessed it impact on reducing cannulation time and improving first-att.. Read More»