The effects of hip abduction with external rotation and reverse Trendelenburg position on the size of the femoral vein; ultrasonographic investigation

BackgroundFemoral vein (FV) catheterization is required for critically ill patients, patients with difficult peripheral intravenous access, and patients undergoing major surgery. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of hip abduction with external rotation (frog-leg position), and th...

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Main Authors: Wonkyo Kim, Rack Kyung Chung, Guie Yong Lee, Jong In Han
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2011-09-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Subjects:
hip
Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-61-205.pdf