Guidewire use for ultrasound-guided IVs
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special guidewire during ultrasound-guided IV placement helps the IV last longer. It may be a good option if you have hard-to-find veins and need an IV.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your veins are hard to see or feel (a score of 4 or 5 on the vascular access scale).
- You do not have limited movement in your elbow.
- You do not have a condition that makes it hard for you to understand or make decisions about the study.
- You do not have any skin problems at the arm where the IV would be placed.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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