Ultrasound guidance of central line placement allowed venous access on the first attempt in 65% of children compared with 45% using anatomic landmarks.

Introducing a series of interventions around central line insertion, including education, insertion bundle and process and outcome surveillance, can lead to a marked decline in the rate of central ...

The procedure is the insertion of a central venous catheter, a type of intravenous line that gives direct access to the largest vein in the body. Insertion requires aiming a needle deep into the ...

Ultrasound imaging can be used to confirm the placement of a central line, and unlike the gold standard of chest x-ray, it does not expose the patient to radiation.

Johns Hopkins Medicine developed a checklist for clinicians to follow to prevent central line-associated infections. This checklist also stresses the need to document any deviations from the checklist ...

The Simulation Center also includes dedicated space for procedural training, with task trainers designed for central line insertion, ultrasound-guided peripheral IV insertion, chest tube placement, ...

In addition to working to improve the central line placement training, the team is also applying the framework to other common procedures with high complication rates, such as colonoscopies and ...

In addition to working to improve the central line placement training, the team is also applying the framework to other common procedures with high complication rates, such as colonoscopies and ...

The California Department of Public Health announced June 8 that it has discontinued central line insertion practices reporting by hospitals, effective immediately.