Publications by authors named "Paradis Uyehara"
Acad Emerg Med
October 2010
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the occurrence of posterior vessel wall puncture (PVWP) during central line placement, which can lead to potential injury to nearby structures like the carotid artery.
- It involved emergency medicine personnel practicing on simulated blood vessels, where their performance was evaluated through ultrasound (US) verification of successful vessel cannulation.
- The results showed a significant 34% incidence of PVWP among the 35 participants, highlighting a concern regarding safety in this medical procedure.
