Ultrasound guidance for arm vein line placement
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial is studying whether using ultrasound to guide the placement of a PICC line (a tube into a vein) is safer and more accurate. It also checks the vein's health at the same time.
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Who can take part
- You need to be at least 18 years old.
- You must have a regular heart rhythm (no pacemaker or irregular heartbeat like atrial fibrillation).
- You need to have a medical reason to get a PICC line (a thin tube put into a vein in your arm to give medicine, fluids, or nutrition).
- Doctors will check your arm veins with ultrasound to make sure they are suitable.
- You cannot have an active infection, skin problem, or burn where the line would go.
- You must be willing and able to sign a consent form.
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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