DRAUP 

De-implementation of Routine Chest Radiographs after Adoption of Ultrasound Guided Insertion and Confirmation of Central Venous Catheter Protocol

What is DRAUP?

Our ED is the first in the country to begin Ultrasound confirmation of above-the-diaphragm central venous catheters.

Why DRAUP?

It’s Fast!

It’s Easy! 

It’s just as good as a CXR!

It reduces wasted resources and wasted minutes! 

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DRAUP by the Numbers 2020-2024

DRAUPdates

DRAUP lines placed:

Saved ~$208,800
*estimated cost/portable CXR = $600