The Practical Use of Transthoracic Echocardiography for Obtaining an Optimal Depth of Internal Jugular Venous Catheters in Infants

Insertion Depth of Central Venous Catheter Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To test if transthoracic echocardiography is useful for correct positioning of central venous catheters in infants with congenital heart disease

Clinical Trial Description

Patients scheduled for surgery for congenital heart disease younger than 12 months were studied. Following successful catheter insertion, the insertion depth was determined using transthoracic echocardiography. The long axis or short axis images were used.Chest X-ray images were taken postoperatively and distances from the tip to the carina level were measured. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Insertion Depth of Central Venous Catheter

• NCT number: NCT01763229
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Seoul National University Hospital
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2012
• Completion date: March 2013