The Impact of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Technique and Catheter-to-Vein Ratio on Postinsertion Failure.

Background: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) postinsertion failure rates are unacceptable. Ultrasonography is an adjunctive tool that may improve PIVC utilization success.

Objectives: Determine if ultrasonographically guided (USG) PIVCs placed in the emergency department (ED) significantly decreases postinsertion failure rate, increases utility time, and decreases postremoval complication rate.

Evaluation of Endotracheal Tube Depth in the Out-of-Hospital Setting.

Introduction Endobronchial intubation is a known complication of endotracheal intubation with significant associated morbidity and a reported incidence of up to 15%. In the out-of-hospital setting, paramedics must rely on bedside techniques to confirm appropriate endotracheal tube (ETT) depth. The present real-world practices of paramedics have not been described in this regard.