Background Modified combined short and long axis method (MCSL) can replace oblique
axis in-plane method (OA-IP) for internal jugular vein cannulation (IJVC). This randomized …

Objective: To compare the clinical performance in terms of procedure time, success rate, and
cannulation attempts between ultrasound biplane view (BPX) and short-axis (SAX) view for …

Central venous access remains an integral part of perioperative and intensive care, and
several methods have been described to locate the internal jugular vein (IJV) prior to …

Background Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization has become a
standard procedure as it yields a higher success rate and fewer mechanical complications …

Background: Ultrasound-guided axillary vein (AxV) cannulation has been described as an
effective alternative to internal jugular vein cannulation in adult cardiac surgical patients …

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to an ultrasound (US) examination performed
bedside usually by a non-radiologist physician. It can be viewed as an extension of the …

Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is commonly used in the operating room and
intensive care unit to monitor central venous pressure and secure an intravenous route to …

ABSTRACT Background: Central Venous Catheter (CVC) is an interventional procedure
used during anesthesia and critical care for the administration of drugs, fluids and to …

Lower right internal jugular vein (RIJ) stenosis has been reported as a common cause of RIJ
catheterization failure. However, the risk factors for lower RIJ stenosis in patients undergoing …

Background: Spontaneous echo contrast (SEC) is an ultrasonographic image of swirling
blood flow resembling a dynamic, cigarette smoke-like image. It is mostly observed during …