Ultrasound guided vs. standard direct visualization of peripheral intravenous access in Kilimanjaro Region emergency department

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Abstract

The use of ultrasound is becoming more portable and affordable for healthcare providers. However, there is scant literature on ultrasound use for PIV access outside of developed countries.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Edward C. Stene
Benjamin A. Smallheer
Elias J. Jaffa

Author Details

Edward C. Stene, BA, BSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, PHRN, CCEMTP, EMTP (1); Benjamin A. Smallheer, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNP-BC, CCRN, CNE (1); Elias J. Jaffa, MD (2) - (1) School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA; (2) School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA

Sigma Membership

Pi at-Large

Lead Author Affiliation

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Emergency Department, Peripheral Intravenous, Peripheral Intravenous Access, Portable Ultrasound, PIV

Recommended Citation

Stene, Edward C.; Smallheer, Benjamin A.; and Jaffa, Elias J., "Ultrasound guided vs. standard direct visualization of peripheral intravenous access in Kilimanjaro Region emergency department" (2019). Convention. 213.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/213

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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