Comparison between long- and short-axis techniques for ultrasound-guided cannulation of internal jugular vein

Context: Real-time ultrasound guidance for internal jugular (IJ) vein cannulation enhances safety and success. Aims: This study aims to compare the long- and short-axis (LA and SA) approaches for ultrasound-guided IJ vein cannulation. Subjects and Methods: Patients undergoing surgery and in intensiv...

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Main Authors: Gentle Sunder Shrestha, Arjun Gurung, Sabin Koirala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia
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Online Access:http://www.annals.in/article.asp?issn=0971-9784;year=2016;volume=19;issue=2;spage=288;epage=292;aulast=Shrestha