As an alternative to venipuncture in critically ill patients in need of vascular access, and in whom venipuncture may be difficult
Shock
Asystole or PEA
Sclerosed veins in IVDA
Extensive burns or other injuries
Small children
Shock
Asystole or PEA
Sclerosed veins in IVDA
Extensive burns or other injuries
Small children
Venous cutdown
Venous stasis
Otic barotrauma
Hernia
Venous thromboembolism
Clotting of AV fistula
Intersection syndrome
Chylous leak