Comparison of radial, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial arteries for ultrasound-guided arterial catheterisation with dynamic needle tip positioning in paediatric patients: a randomised controlled trial.

BACKGROUND: Arterial catheterisation in children can be challenging and time-consuming. We aimed to compare the success rates of ultrasound-guided arterial catheterisation utilising the short-axis out-of-plane approach with dynamic needle tip positioning in the radial, dorsalis pedis, and posterior tibial arteries in paediatric patients. We also examined the factors influencing the catheterisation success using dynamic needle tip positioning. METHODS: Paediatric patients (aged <3 yr) undergoing cardiac surgery were randomly assigned to three groups based on puncture sites: radial artery (Group R), dorsalis pedis artery (Group D), and posterior tibial artery (Group P). The first-attempt and overall success rates of arterial catheterisation were compared, followed by multiple logistic regression analysis (dependent variable: first-attempt success; independent variables: body weight, diameter and depth of the artery, targeted artery, and trisomy 21). RESULTS: The study included 270 subjects (n=90 per group). There was no significant difference in the first-attempt (Group R: 82%, Group D: 76%, and Group P: 81%) and overall success rates (Group R: 94%, Group D: 93%, and Group P: 91%) among the three groups. The diameter of the artery (per 0.1 mm) (odds ratio: 1.32, 95% confidence interval: 1.09-1.60) and trisomy 21 (odds ratio: 0.43, 95% confidence interval: 0.20-0.92) were independent predictors of first-attempt success or failure. CONCLUSION: The first-attempt and overall success rates of arterial catheterisation of the dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial arteries were not inferior to those in the radial artery when using dynamic needle tip positioning. These two lower extremity peripheral arteries present viable alternative catheterisation sites in paediatric patients. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: UMIN000042847.

Combined short-axis out-of-plane and long-axis in-plane approach versus long-axis in-plane approach for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization in infants and small children: A randomized controlled trial.

The ultrasound-guided long-axis in-plane approach for central venous catheterization in infants and small children can prevent posterior wall penetration. The combined short-axis out-of-plane and long-axis in-plane approach reportedly prevents such penetration in adults. To test the hypothesis of non-inferiority of the combined approach to the long-axis in-plane approach, we compared the two approaches in infants and small children. Patients were randomized based on whether they underwent ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization using the combined or long-axis in-plane approach. Posterior wall penetration rates, first-attempt success rates, overall success rates within 20 min; scanning, puncture, and procedure durations; and number of attempts were compared between the groups. In the combined and long-axis in-plane groups (n = 55 per group), the posterior wall penetration rates were 5.5% (3/55) and 3.6% (2/55) (P = 0.65), the first-attempt success rates were 94.5% (52/55) and 92.7% (51/55) (P = 0.70), and the overall success rates within 20 min were 100% (55/55) and 98.2% (54/55) (P = 0.32), respectively. In the combined and long-axis in-plane groups, the median (interquartile range) scanning durations were 21 (16.5-34.8) s and 47 (29.3-65) s (P<0.0001), the puncture durations were 114 (83-170) s and 74 (52.3-117.3) s (P = 0.0002), and the procedure durations were 141 (99-97.8) s and 118 (88.5-195.5) s (P = 0.14), respectively. The median number of attempts was 1 (interquartile range: 1-1, range: 1-3) in both groups (P = 0.72). Similar to the long-axis in-plane approach, the combined approach for internal jugular vein catheterization prevented posterior wall penetration in infants and small children. Trial registration: This trial was registered before patient enrollment in the University Hospital Medical Information Network Clinical Trials Registry, registration number UMIN000039387 (https://upload.umin.ac.jp/cgi-bin/ctr/ctr_view_reg.cgi?recptno=R000044907).

Long-Axis In-Plane Approach Versus Short-Axis Out-of-Plane Approach for Ultrasound-Guided Central Venous Catheterization in Pediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the occurrence of posterior wall puncture between the long-axis in-plane and the short-axis out-of-plane approaches in a randomized controlled trial of pediatric patients who underwent cardiovascular surgery under general anesthesia. DESIGN: Prospective randomized controlled trial. SETTING: Operating room of Osaka Women's and Children's Hospital. PATIENTS: Pediatric patients less than 5 years old who underwent cardiovascular surgery. INTERVENTIONS: Ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization using the long-axis in-plane approach and short-axis out-of-plane approach. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: The occurrence of posterior wall puncture was compared between the long-axis in-plane and short-axis out-of-plane approaches for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization. Patients were randomly allocated to a long-axis group or a short-axis group and underwent ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization in the internal jugular vein using either the long-axis in-plane approach (long-axis group) or the short-axis out-of-plane approach (short-axis group). After exclusion, 97 patients were allocated to the long-axis (n = 49) or short-axis (n = 48) groups. Posterior wall puncture rates were 8.2% (4/49) and 39.6% (19/48) in the long-axis and short-axis groups, respectively (relative risk, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.076-0.56; p = 0.0003). First attempt success rates were 67.3% (33/49) and 64.6% (31/48) in the long-axis and short-axis groups, respectively (relative risk, 1.04; 95% CI, 0.78-1.39; p = 0.77). Overall success rates within 20 minutes were 93.9% (46/49) and 93.8% (45/48) in the long-axis and short-axis groups, respectively (relative risk, 0.99; 95% CI, 0.90-1.11; p = 0.98). CONCLUSIONS: The long-axis in-plane approach for ultrasound-guided central venous catheterization is a useful technique for avoiding posterior wall puncture in pediatric patients, compared with the short-axis out-of-plane approach.

An analysis of prior experience influencing quality of pulmonary artery catheter placement in residents.

Background: Prior experience may be important for successful placement of a pulmonary artery catheter (PAC). However, there is no report about the minimum number of the placement to reach acceptable technique for the catheter placement during residency. Aims: This study was designed to examine quality of the catheter placement and to assess the effect of prior experience. Setting and Design: Prospective, observational, cohort study. Methods: This study included eight residents and one experienced staff in our hospital. We prospectively examined the performance of placement of a PAC in eight residents for the first 2 months of their training period and one staff for previous 2 years. We examined the time required for the catheter placement and probability of ventricular arrhythmias during the placement. Each resident and the staff reported approximate number of past experience of the catheter placement according to the self-statement. In addition, we continued to examine the placement of a PAC in one resident with zero experience to show his improvement. Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis was performed by Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney test, or Fisher's exact test as appropriate and Benjamini and Hochberg method was used for multiple comparisons. Results: The catheter placement time and probability of the ventricular arrhythmias of two residents with zero experience of the placement were significantly larger than those of the staff. On the other hand, the placement quality of the other residents who experienced at least 20 PAC placements was not significantly different from that of the staff. The placement quality of one resident with zero experience became comparable with that of the staff after 20 placements. Conclusion: Our data suggested that about 20 catheter placements may be required to reach acceptable technical level for the PAC placement.