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Dilemma During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Venous Catheterization, Sanjay Dwarakanath, Monica Cheriyan, Annette Rebel
Dilemma During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Venous Catheterization, Sanjay Dwarakanath, Monica Cheriyan, Annette Rebel
Anesthesiology Faculty Publications
The presence of Internal Jugular Valves can pose a diagnostic and procedural challenge during ultrasound-guided cannulation. After ruling out dissection, thrombus, or ultrasound artifacts, it can still be accessed and successfully cannulated with appropriate precautions including use of Live ultrasound, positioning, use of soft-tipped catheters, and minimizing duration of catheter placement.