Vascular access for initial treatment of adult emergency patients in the resuscitation room: short summary of recommendations from the German national S1 guideline

The initial treatment in the resuscitation room involves vital procedures, including the placement of peripheral intravenous lines, central venous catheters, and arterial lines. As most vascular access guidelines were not developed for resuscitation room settings, clear recommendations were necessary. This guideline has been developed by an interdisciplinary, interprofessional group of experts from five German national medical professional societies. The first part of the guideline provides general recommendations for vascular access in the resuscitation room in adults, whereas the second part describes specific recommendations and strategies for particular emergency situations.