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Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters

Technology appraisal guidance [TA49] Published: 04 October 2002

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  • 1 Guidance
  • 2 Clinical need and practice
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  • 9 Review of guidance
  • Appendix A. Appraisal Committee members
  • Appendix B. Sources of evidence considered by the Committee
  • Appendix C. Patient information. Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters
  • Appendix D. Detail on criteria for audit of the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters
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5 Recommendations for further research

5 Recommendations for further research

5.1 Good quality studies are needed:

  • to investigate the possible economic and clinical implications to the NHS of nurse specialists or other healthcare practitioners carrying out routine insertion of CVCs

  • to evaluate the use of ultrasound-guided central venous catheterisation in small infants (i.e. those weighing less than 3 kg).


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