Automatic vein measurement by ultrasonography to prevent peripheral intravenous catheter failure for clinical practice using artificial intelligence: development and evaluation study of an automatic detection method based on deep learning

• Hiromi Sanada,
• Toshiaki Takahashi,
• Gojiro Nakagami,
• Ryoko Murayama,
• Mari Abe-Doi,
• Masaru Matsumoto

Affiliations

Hiromi Sanada

Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Ishikawa, Japan

Toshiaki Takahashi

Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Gojiro Nakagami

Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Ryoko Murayama

Research Center for Implementation Nursing Science Initiative, Reseach Promotion Headquarters, Fujita Health University, Aichi, Japan

Mari Abe-Doi

Department of Gerontological Nursing/Wound Care Management, The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Masaru Matsumoto

Ishikawa Prefectural Nursing University, Ishikawa, Japan