The Effect of Vascular Imaging Devices on Success Rates of Peripheral Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients

Sibel Seçkin Pehlivan

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Peptic Ulcer; Cataract; Peripheral Vascular Access in Pediatric Patients; Crohn's Disease

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT07315711

2025/454

Details and patient eligibility

About

The study was designed as a prospective, observational study. Pediatric patients under 18 years of age scheduled for peripheral vascular access placement during day-case surgery or non-operating room anesthesia (NORA) will be included. The primary outcomes include time to successful vascular access, number of attempts, and number of interventions (defined as each new skin entry of the needle). These outcomes will be compared between two groups: those who receive vascular access with the aid of a vascular imaging device and those in whom such a device is not used.

Enrollment: 500 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: Under 18 days old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Pediatric patients aged 0-18 years scheduled for day-case surgery or non-operating room anesthesia (NORA)

Patients requiring peripheral vascular access (those with a need for intravenous access)

Patients whose parent or legal guardian can provide written informed consent

Patients suitable for vascular access using a vascular imaging device

Exclusion criteria

Patients requiring emergency surgery or urgent intervention

Patients whose parent or legal guardian cannot provide informed consent

Patients with local extremity problems such as infection, edema, or wound that prevent peripheral vascular access placement

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Trial design

500 participants in 2 patient groups

Intervention Group

Description:

Pediatric patients undergoing peripheral vascular access with the use of a vascular imaging device. The intervention involves the application of real-time imaging guidance (e.g., near-infrared light or ultrasound) to facilitate successful and efficient cannulation.

Control Group

Description:

Pediatric patients undergoing peripheral vascular access without the use of a vascular imaging device, relying on standard visual and palpation techniques.