Point of Care Echocardiography Versus Chest Radiography for the Assessment of Central Venous Catheter Placement

A Prospective Study to Compare Point of Care Echocardiography Versus Chest Radiography for the Assessment of Central Venous Catheter Placement in Critical Care Environments

A prospective study to compare the use of point of care echocardiography versus routine chest radiography for the assessment of central venous catheter placement.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients who require central venous catheterization in critical care environments (ICU, IMC)
• patients (or legal guardian) who provide written informed consents
• patients aged 18 years or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• patients who are unable/unwilling to give informed consent