Ultrasound: Skills of Ultrasound-guided Vascular Access

Author: Russell McLoughlin / Editor: John P Sloan / Reviewer: Martin Dore, Michael Perry, Nishant Cherian / Codes: / Published: 21/06/2023

Vascular access is a common procedure in the emergency department (ED). Using ultrasound to visualise vessels is helpful, but the additional skill of using ultrasound to guide the procedure is even more so. Central, femoral and basilic vein cannulations are described, together with key aspects of imaging technique.

Prerequisites

Ultrasound: Indications
Ultrasound: Physics and Basic Equipment Settings
Ultrasound: Image Acquisition
Ultrasound: FAST
Ultrasound : AAA

After completing this session you will be able to:

Explain the indications for jugular, femoral and peripheral cannulation
Identify which probe to use and how to adjust the machine
Describe how to position the patient
Demonstrate the neck, groin and antecubital fossa appearances
Review the key techniques for safe cannulation

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