Augmented reality for point-of-care ultrasound-guided vascular access in pediatric patients using Microsoft HoloLens 2: a preliminary evaluation

Conventional ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures are challenging due to the need for anatomical understanding, precise needle manipulation, and hand-eye coordination. Recently, augmented reality (AR)-based guidance has emerged as an aid to improve procedural efficiency and potential outcomes. However, its application in pediatric vascular access has not been comprehensively evaluated.