Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2016
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyFemoral arterial cannulation performed by residents: a comparison between ultrasound-guided and palpation technique in infants and children undergoing cardiac surgery.
Percutaneous cannulation of the femoral artery in the pediatric age group can be technically challenging, especially when performed by residents in training. ⋯ Ultrasound-guided femoral arterial cannulation in children when performed by anesthesia residents is superior to the palpation technique based on the reduction of the time taken for attempted cannulation and the number of attempts, and improvement in first attempt success.