Annals of emergency medicine
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Review Meta Analysis
Ultrasonographically guided peripheral intravenous cannulation of children and adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Peripheral intravenous cannulation is procedurally challenging and painful. We perform a systematic review to evaluate ultrasonographic guidance as an aid to peripheral intravenous cannulation. ⋯ Ultrasonography may decrease peripheral intravenous cannulation attempts and procedure time in children in ED and operating room settings. Few outcomes reached statistical significance. Larger well-controlled trials are needed.