Guidance on the use of ultrasound locating devices for placing central venous catheters

  • Technology appraisal guidance
  • TA49
  • Published: 
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9 Sources of evidence considered by the committee

The following documentation and opinion were made available to the committee:

  • Assessment report prepared by the School of Health Related Research (ScHARR), University of Sheffield: The effectiveness and cost effectiveness of ultrasound locating devices for central venous access, 24 January 2002.

  • Manufacturer/sponsor submissions:

    • KeyMed (Medical & Industrial Equipment) Ltd

    • Jade Medical UK and Dymax Corporation

    • SonoSite Inc

    • Siemens

    • Dynamic Imaging Limited

  • Professional/specialist group submissions:

    • British Association of Critical Care Nurses

    • Royal College of Physicians

    • Renal Association

    • Intensive Care Society

    • Royal College of Anaesthetists

    • Lincolnshire Health Authority/West Lincolnshire PCT

    • Royal College of Nursing

    • Royal College of Radiologists

    • Department of Health and Welsh Assembly Government

    • Health Technology Board for Scotland

  • Patient/carer group submissions:

    • No submissions received

  • Expert perspective:

    • Dr A R Bodenham, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Leeds General Infirmary.