Investigating the Utility of Augmented Reality Assistance for Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access

Purpose

This study will investigate the benefits of augmented reality assistance on ultrasound-guided vascular access. Using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset, the investigators will study the benefits of augmented reality technology as a tool for improving the success rate, efficiency, and ease of access for peripheral venous catheters, peripherally inserted central venous catheters, and central venous catheters.

Condition

  • Vascular Access

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Over 5 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No

Inclusion Criteria

  • Patient requiring ultrasound-guided vascular access

Exclusion Criteria

  • Age less than 5 years old - Need for urgent vascular access

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomized
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
No Intervention
Control Arm 		Providers will not use augmented reality assistance when performing ultrasound-guided vascular access for this arm of the study
Experimental
AR Arm 		Providers will use augmented reality assistance when obtaining ultrasound-guided vascular access
  • Other: Augmented reality headset use
    Use of a Microsoft HoloLens 2 headset with augmented reality assistance

Recruiting Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham 4049979, Alabama 4829764 35233
Contact:
Jeffrey D Coote, MD
5044817903
jdcoote@uabmc.edu

More Details

Status
Recruiting
Sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Study Contact

Jeffrey Coote Principal Investigator, MD
5044817903
jdcoote@uabmc.edu