Patient Perspective Midline Catheter in the Emergency Department

Patient Perspective of Midline Catheters Versus Ultrasound Guided Peripheral IVs for Difficult IV Access in the ED

This study examines the patient satisfaction and perspective on the use of ultrasound guided midline intravenous catheters compared to standard ultrasound guided peripheral catheters.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient in the emergency department
• Failed 2 or more conventional attempts at vascular access *or*
• history of requiring US guided vascular access
• US Fellowship trained physician available

Exclusion Criteria:

• basilic vein access is contraindicated
• patient undergoing advanced resuscitation