@OBsleepmerchant Not sure I entirely agree that there is no argument that US is better. On the contrary, there is ample evidence it is better in terms of efficacy and safety. Disclosure: this dinosaur learned his subclavians landmark first. Converted to
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A meta-analysis found a lower complication rate (4.0% US vs 13.5% landmark; risk ratio (95% CI) 0.29 (0.17–0.52)) and higher success rate (97.6% US vs. 87.6% landmark; risk ratio (95% CI) 1.12 (1.08–1.17)) with US guided placement. https://t.co/iGlAp5bfo
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@ottawaheartrob @mixedfruitjm I've also worked with both US and landmark and that's not my experience - especially with trainees. https://t.co/Hzm0xbsp3T
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