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Ultrasound guidance for Internal Jugular central venous catheter placement

CBE ID
0666
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percent of adult patients aged 18 years and older with an Internal Jugular central venous catheter placed in the emergency department (ED) under ultrasound guidance.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Number of adult patients aged 18 years and older who underwent ultrasound guided Internal Jugular central venous catheter insertion in the emergency department (ED).

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Number of adult patients aged 18 years and older who underwent Internal Jugular central venous catheter insertion in the emergency department (ED).

        • Exclusions

          1. Patients receiving central lines in other sites (subclavian, femora)
          2. Patients with allergy to US gel
          3. Central line placed in code situation (clinician documents that there was not time to perform ultrasound guidance)
          4. US machine with high frequency linear probe not available
          --Not at bedside due to time constraint
          --ED does not have access to ultrasound
          5. Clinicians not credentialed in ultrasound guided central venous cannulation, or not credentialed in ultrasound guided procedures.

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Pulmonary and Critical Care Project 2015-2016
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date
        • Steward
          American College of Emergency Physicians
          Steward Organization POC Email