ABSTRACT
There has been a significant increase in the use of ultrasound in anesthesia, critical
care, and pain management in recent years. Within the United Kingdom, this has been
driven, in part, by the publication of guidelines from the National Institute for Health and
Clinical Excellence (1) on the use of ultrasound in the placement of central venous
catheters (CVCs). Many departments have already purchased equipment in order to
comply with these guidelines. However, there remains no clear strategy for training and
accreditation.