Comparison of an ultrasound-guided technique. Refer to appendix 3 for an example of a checklist or protocol. o Avoid the femoral vein for inserting CVCs (except in children); catheter is inserted into the subclavian or internal jugular unless a PICC line is used. Each pertinent outcome reported in a study was classified by evidence category and level and designated as beneficial, harmful, or equivocal. All meta-analyses are conducted by the ASA methodology group. The lack of sufficient scientific evidence in the literature may occur when the evidence is either unavailable (i.e., no pertinent studies found) or inadequate. Suture the line to allow 4 points of fixation. Double-lumen central venous catheters impregnated with chlorhexidine and silver sulfadiazine to prevent catheter colonisation in the intensive care unit setting: A prospective randomised study. Guidance for needle, wire, and catheter placement includes (1) real-time or dynamic ultrasound for vessel localization and guiding the needle to its intended venous location and (2) static ultrasound imaging for the purpose of prepuncture vessel localization. The consultants and ASA members both agree with the recommendation that dressings containing chlorhexidine may be used in adults, infants, and children unless contraindicated. Catheter-associated bloodstream infection in the pediatric intensive care unit: A multidisciplinary approach. NICE guidelines for central venous catheterization in children: Is the evidence base sufficient? The consultants and ASA members strongly agree with the following recommendations: (1) after final catheterization and before use, confirm residence of the catheter in the venous system as soon as clinically appropriate; (2) confirm the final position of the catheter tip as soon as clinically appropriate; (3) for central venous catheters placed in the operating room, perform a chest radiograph no later than the early postoperative period to confirm the position of the catheter tip; (4) verify that the wire has not been retained in the vascular system at the end of the procedure by confirming the presence of the removed wire in the procedural field; and (5) if the complete guidewire is not found in the procedural field, order chest radiography to determine whether the guidewire has been retained in the patients vascular system. Single-operator ultrasound-guided central venous catheter insertion verifies proper tip placement. This description of the venous great vessels is consistent with the venous subset for central lines defined by the National Healthcare Safety Network. The consultants and ASA members strongly agree that for neonates, infants, and children, determine on a case-by-case basis whether to leave the catheter in place and obtain consultation or to remove the catheter nonsurgically. Iatrogenic injury of vertebral artery resulting in stroke after central venous line insertion. Risk factors for catheter-related bloodstream infection: A prospective multicenter study in Brazilian intensive care units. An Updated Report by the American Society of Anesthesiologists Task Force on Central Venous Access, A Tool to Screen Patients for Obstructive Sleep Apnea, ACE (Anesthesiology Continuing Education), Recommendations for Prevention of Infectious Complications, Recommendations for Prevention of Mechanical Trauma or Injury, Recommendations for Management of Arterial Trauma or Injury Arising from Central Venous Access, Appendix 3. Reduced rates of catheter-associated infection by use of a new silver-impregnated central venous catheter. In total, 4,491 unique new citations were identified, with 1,013 full articles assessed for eligibility. For these updated guidelines, a systematic search and review of peer-reviewed published literature was conducted, with scientific findings summarized and reported below and in the document. Anesthesia was achieved using 1% lidocaine. Do not force the wire; it should slide smoothly. If a physician successfully performs the 5 supervised lines in one site, they are independent for that site only. In addition, practice guidelines developed by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) are not intended as standards or absolute requirements, and their use cannot guarantee any specific outcome. The rate of return was 17.4% (n = 19 of 109). Placement of a femoral line may be indicated in the following situations: to obtain vascular access when peripheral access cannot be accomplished, to administer hemodialysis when access at a. The original guidelines were developed by an ASA appointed task force of 12 members, consisting of anesthesiologists in private and academic practices from various geographic areas of the United States and two methodologists from the ASA Committee on Standards and Practice Parameters. The consultants strongly agree and ASA members agree with the recommendation that after the injury has been evaluated and a treatment plan has been executed, confer with the surgeon regarding relative risks and benefits of proceeding with the elective surgery versus deferring surgery to allow for a period of patient observation. A sonographically guided technique for central venous access. If you feel any resistance as you advance the guidewire, stop advancing it. Managing inadvertent arterial catheterization during central venous access procedures. Meta-analyses of RCTs comparing real-time ultrasound-guided venipuncture of the internal jugular with an anatomical landmark approach report higher first insertion attempt success rates,186197 higher overall success rates,186,187,189192,194204 lower rates of arterial puncture,186188,190201,203,205 and fewer insertion attempts (Category A1-B evidence).188,190,191,194197,199,200,203205 RCTs also indicate reduced access time or times to cannulation with ultrasound compared with a landmark approach (Category A2-B evidence).188,191,194196,199,200,202205, For the subclavian vein, RCTs report fewer insertion attempts with real-time ultrasound-guided venipuncture (Category A2-B evidence),206,207 and higher overall success rates (Category A2-B evidence).206208 When compared with a landmark approach, findings are equivocal for arterial puncture207,208 and hematoma (Category A2-E evidence).207,208 For the femoral vein, an RCT reports a higher first-attempt success rate and fewer needle passes with real-time ultrasound-guided venipuncture compared with the landmark approach in pediatric patients (Category A3-B evidence).209, Meta-analyses of RCTs comparing static ultrasound with a landmark approach yields equivocal evidence for improved overall success for internal jugular insertion (Category A1-E evidence),190,202,210212 overall success irrespective of insertion site (Category A1-E evidence),182,190,202,210212 or impact on arterial puncture rates (Category A1-E evidence).190,202,210212 RCTs comparing static ultrasound with a landmark approach for locating the internal jugular vein report a higher first insertion attempt success rate with static ultrasound (Category A3-B evidence).190,212 The literature is equivocal regarding overall success for subclavian vein access (Category A3-E evidence)182 or femoral vein access when comparing static ultrasound to the landmark approach (Category A3-E evidence).202. Statewide NICU central-lineassociated bloodstream infection rates decline after bundles and checklists. Central venous cannulation: Are routine chest radiographs necessary after B-mode and colour Doppler sonography check? Central venous catheters revisited: Infection rates and an assessment of the new fibrin analysing system brush. Is a routine chest x-ray necessary for children after fluoroscopically assisted central venous access? There are a variety of catheter, both size and configuration. The consultants and ASA members strongly agree with the recommendations to (1) determine catheter insertion site selection based on clinical need; (2) select an insertion site that is not contaminated or potentially contaminated (e.g., burned or infected skin, inguinal area, adjacent to tracheostomy, or open surgical wound); and (3) select an upper body insertion site when possible to minimize the risk of infection in adults. Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular central venous catheter tip positioning via the right subclavian vein using a microconvex probe. Is traditional reading of the bedside chest radiograph appropriate to detect intraatrial central venous catheter position? The needle insertion path: Insert procedural needles (local anesthetic, finder, and introducer needles) 2 to 4 cm inferior to the inguinal ligament, 1 cm medial to the femoral artery, at a 45 to 60 angle into the skin, and aim toward the umbilicus. Ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous cannulation in infants: A prospective comparison with the traditional palpation method. Trendelenburg position, head elevation and a midline position optimize right internal jugular vein diameter. The consultants strongly agree and ASA members agree with the recommendation to confirm venous residence of the wire after the wire is threaded when using the thin-wall needle technique. The SiteRite ultrasound machine: An aid to internal jugular vein cannulation. A total of 3 supervised re-wires is required prior to performing a rewire . 1)****, Use real-time ultrasound guidance for vessel localization and venipuncture when the internal jugular vein is selected for cannulation (see fig. Safety of central venous catheter change over guidewire for suspected catheter-related sepsis: A prospective randomized trial. window the image to best visualize the line. Reduced intravascular catheter infection by antibiotic bonding: A prospective, randomized, controlled trial. Level 1: The literature contains a sufficient number of RCTs to conduct meta-analysis, and meta-analytic findings from these aggregated studies are reported as evidence. These guidelines apply to patients undergoing elective central venous access procedures performed by anesthesiologists or healthcare professionals under the direction/supervision of anesthesiologists. The purposes of these guidelines are to (1) provide guidance regarding placement and management of central venous catheters; (2) reduce infectious, mechanical, thrombotic, and other adverse outcomes associated with central venous catheterization; and (3) improve management of arterial trauma or injury arising from central venous catheterization. Effectiveness of stepwise interventions targeted to decrease central catheter-associated bloodstream infections. For example: o A minimum of 5 supervised successful procedures in both the chest and femoral sites is required (10 total). Level 2: The literature contains noncomparative observational studies with associative statistics (e.g., correlation, sensitivity, and specificity). Central venous access above the diaphragm, unless contraindicated, is generally preferred to femoral venous access in patients who require central venous access. Internal jugular vein cannulation: An ultrasound-guided technique. Randomized controlled trial of chlorhexidine dressing and highly adhesive dressing for preventing catheter-related infections in critically ill adults.