2022年1月27日 · Observational studies have found that placement of peripheral intravenous cannulas (PIVCs) in the antecubital fossa (ACF) is associated with increased risks of infection, including healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (HA-SAB).

Pain thresholds vary on the basis of cannulation sites and IV cannulation in ACF is significantly less painful in comparison to the DOH. Thus, proper choice of sites like ACF (or other sites with evidence of lower pain potential) can be simple and effective methods of …

2013年5月1日 · The antecubital fossa is an important site of both arterial and venous cannulation. Elbow blocks can be used in hand or forearm surgery and to supplement brachial plexus block. This article outlines the essential anatomy of this region and its clinical application.

Our Queensland Health guidelines state that cannulas should be inserted in the ACF only if clinically indicated. The preferred site is the forearm or back of hand. Staff often put cannulas in the ACF because it’s ‘quick and easy’ and insert them ‘just in case’, for example in case intravenous (IV) antibiotics may be required during ...

2018年1月24日 · But, I was used to this, and feeling the patient’s antecubital fossa (ACF)* area I could tell he had good veins, which meant to me, easy access. I decided to keep the cannula to a medium size (as all I was going to give was paracetamol and …

Results: A total 734 peripheral intravenous cannula (PIVC) insertions were included in the study where 460 insertions were analysed. The first-time insertion success incidence was 86%. The antecubital fossa (ACF) site accounted for over 50% of insertions.

Observational studies have found that placement of peripheral intravenous cannulas (PIVCs) in the antecubital fossa (ACF) is associated with increased risks of infection, including healthcare-associated Staphylococcus aureus bacteraemia (HA-SAB).

2022年1月27日 · Observational studies have found that placement of peripheral intravenous cannulas (PIVCs) in the antecubital fossa (ACF) is associated with increased risks of infection, including...

Fifty-five consecutive adults, scheduled to undergo elective surgery, were randomly allocated to get IV cannulation first on ACF (28 patients) or on dorsum of hand (DOH) (27 patients) followed by cannulation on the contralateral arm on the alternative site (DOH or ACF).

The antecubital fossa is an important site of both arterial and venous cannulation. Elbow blocks can be used in hand or forearm surgery and to supplement brachial plexus block. This article outlines the essential anatomy of this region and its clinical application.