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The Ultrasound Journal
Published in: The Ultrasound Journal 1/2014

Open Access 01-12-2014 | Meeting abstract

The use of a novel ultrasound guidance system for real-time central venous cannulation: initial report on safety and efficacy

Authors: RM Ferre, M Mercier

Published in: The Ultrasound Journal | Special Issue 1/2014

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Real-time ultrasound guidance is considered to be the standard of care for central venous access for non-emergent central lines. However, adoption has been slow in part because of the technical challenges and time required to acquire the skills to become proficient. The AxoTrack system (Soma Access Systems, Greenville, SC) is a novel ultrasound guidance system recently cleared for human use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …
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Title
The use of a novel ultrasound guidance system for real-time central venous cannulation: initial report on safety and efficacy
Authors
RM Ferre
M Mercier
Publication date
01-12-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Ultrasound Journal / Issue Special Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 2524-8987
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/2036-7902-6-S1-A2

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