TY - JOUR
T1 - Comparing short-, long-, and oblique-axis approaches to ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization
T2 - A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
AU - Chen, Jen Yin
AU - Wang, Li Kai
AU - Lin, Yao Tsung
AU - Lan, Kuo Mao
AU - Loh, El Wui
AU - Chen, Chih Heng
AU - Tam, Ka Wai
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2019/3/1
Y1 - 2019/3/1
N2 - BACKGROUND Internal jugular venous catheterization is performed for numerous therapeutic interventions. Although ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization is the gold standard for this procedure, complications can still occur. Various scanning axes, namely, the short axis (SA), long axis (LA), and oblique axis (OA), have been developed to ameliorate these complications. This study compared the efficacy and safety of SA, LA, and OA approaches. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies published before September 2018. Only randomized controlled trials were included. We conducted meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Treatment efficacy was measured by total success rate, first-pass success rate, number of needle passes, and incidence of complications, namely, arterial puncture, hematoma, and catheter-related bloodstream infection. RESULTS Six randomized controlled trials with 621 patients were included. No significant differences were observed in total success rate and first-pass success rate, as well as in the arterial puncture, hematoma, or catheter-related bloodstream infection complications between SA and LA approaches. Moreover, no significant difference was found between SA and OA approaches in terms of total success rate, first-pass success rate, number of needle passes, and complications of arterial puncture and hematoma. However, the number of needle passes was significantly fewer in SA approach than in LA approach (weighted mean difference,-0.18; 95% confidence interval,-0.35 to-0.01). CONCLUSION None of the scanning axes exhibited unique features that could enhance their suitability for application. Hence, scanning axes should be selected by considering various factors that include patient characteristics, clinician expertise, and ease of procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review and meta-analysis, level I.
AB - BACKGROUND Internal jugular venous catheterization is performed for numerous therapeutic interventions. Although ultrasound-guided internal jugular venous catheterization is the gold standard for this procedure, complications can still occur. Various scanning axes, namely, the short axis (SA), long axis (LA), and oblique axis (OA), have been developed to ameliorate these complications. This study compared the efficacy and safety of SA, LA, and OA approaches. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were searched for studies published before September 2018. Only randomized controlled trials were included. We conducted meta-analyses using a random-effects model. Treatment efficacy was measured by total success rate, first-pass success rate, number of needle passes, and incidence of complications, namely, arterial puncture, hematoma, and catheter-related bloodstream infection. RESULTS Six randomized controlled trials with 621 patients were included. No significant differences were observed in total success rate and first-pass success rate, as well as in the arterial puncture, hematoma, or catheter-related bloodstream infection complications between SA and LA approaches. Moreover, no significant difference was found between SA and OA approaches in terms of total success rate, first-pass success rate, number of needle passes, and complications of arterial puncture and hematoma. However, the number of needle passes was significantly fewer in SA approach than in LA approach (weighted mean difference,-0.18; 95% confidence interval,-0.35 to-0.01). CONCLUSION None of the scanning axes exhibited unique features that could enhance their suitability for application. Hence, scanning axes should be selected by considering various factors that include patient characteristics, clinician expertise, and ease of procedures. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review and meta-analysis, level I.
KW - Catheterization
KW - central venous
KW - internal jugular vein
KW - meta-analysis
KW - scanning axis
KW - ultrasonography
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U2 - 10.1097/TA.0000000000002158
DO - 10.1097/TA.0000000000002158
M3 - Review article
C2 - 30507859
AN - SCOPUS:85061957533
SN - 2163-0755
VL - 86
SP - 516
EP - 523
JO - Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
JF - Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
IS - 3
ER -