Status:
COMPLETED
Comparison of Central and Peripheral Venous Catheters
Lead Sponsor:
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Conditions:
Respiratory Insufficiency
Shock
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the mechanical and infectious complications of peripheral versus central venous catheters in critically ill patients. Group allocation will be performed by rand...
Detailed Description
Critically ill patients require intravenous administration of fluids and drugs. This can be achieved via peripheral or central catheters. Each device is associated with both mechanical and infectious ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients requiring low to moderate doses of continuous catecholamine administration in the ICU
- Patients with 2 failed attempts at inserting a peripheral line
- Patients who require daily change of lines
Exclusion
- Patients aged less than 18 years
- Pregnancy
- Absolute necessity of central venous access (refractory shock/high dose catecholamine infusion)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00122707
Start Date
April 1 2004
End Date
October 1 2005
Last Update
March 22 2006
Active Locations (1)
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Service de Réanimation, Hopital Louis Mourier
Colombes, France, 92700