Does needle positioning with magnetic field induction improve central venous catheterization performance by novice learners?

Objective: The novel ultrasound magnetic needle navigation technique can visualize the entire needle and identify its projected trajectory. We hypothesized that this technique increases the first-attempt success rate of central venous puncture by novice learners compared with the conventional needle navigation technique.

Methods: This prospective, randomized, controlled trial with a crossover design included 50 participants with limited prior experience in US-guided procedures.

Patient Outcomes and Unit Composition With Transition to a High-Intensity ICU Staffing Model: A Before-and-After Study.

Unlabelled: Provider staffing models for ICUs are generally based on pragmatic necessities and historical norms at individual institutions. A better understanding of the role that provider staffing models play in determining patient outcomes and optimizing use of ICU resources is needed.

Objectives: To explore the impact of transitioning from a low- to high-intensity intensivist staffing model on patient outcomes and unit composition.