The rapid atrial swirl sign for ultrasound-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled hemodialysis catheters: A cross-sectional pilot study
2022 | journal article; research paper. A publication with affiliation to the University of Göttingen.
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The rapid atrial swirl sign for ultrasound-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled hemodialysis catheters: A cross-sectional pilot study
Tampe, D. ; Plüß, M.; Kuczera, T. & Tampe, B. (2022)
The Journal of Vascular Access, art. 112972982210887. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/11297298221088763
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- Authors
- Tampe, Désirée ; Plüß, Marlene; Kuczera, Tim; Tampe, Björn
- Abstract
- Background: We have previously reported that the rapid atrial swirl sign (RASS) is an accurate and safe procedure for ultrasound (US)-guided tip positioning of retrograde-tunneled hemodialysis catheters (HDCs). However, application of RASS for placement of antegrade HDCs has not been investigated yet. Therefore, we here report our first experience of applying RASS for US-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled HDCs. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study to assess the feasibility of applying the RASS for US-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled HDCs. We included a total number of 15 antegrade-tunneled HDC insertions in 13 patients requiring placement of a HDC for the temporary or permanent treatment of ESKD in a single-center, cross-sectional pilot study. Results: The overall success rate of applying the RASS for US-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled HDCs was 15/15 (100%) confirmed by portable anterior-posterior chest radiography, with no major adverse events after HDC insertions. In addition, this insertion technique demonstrated optimal HDC flow without any observed malfunction. Conclusion: This study investigated the efficacy of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning of antegrade-tunneled HDCs in patients with ESKD. Application of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning is an accurate and safe procedure for proper placement of antegrade-tunneled HDCs.
- Issue Date
- 2022
- Journal
- The Journal of Vascular Access
- Organization
- Universitätsmedizin Göttingen ; Klinik für Nephrologie und Rheumatologie
- ISSN
- 1129-7298
- eISSN
- 1724-6032
- Language
- English