This article reviews the use of thoracic ultrasound in the intensive care unit (ICU). The focus
of this article is to review the basic terminology and clinical applications of thoracic …

The insertion of a subclavian central venous catheter is generally associated with a high rate
of success and a favorable risk profile. The use of ultrasound for procedural guidance has …

Abstract Background Central venous catheters (CVCs) are necessary for critically ill patients,
including those with hematological malignancies. However, CVC insertion is associated with …

Conclusions In patients undergoing cardiac surgery, axillary vessel anatomy varied
considerably, and the patients' hemodynamics could not predict the size of the axillary …

Background: Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are performed for medium and
long term intravenous therapy. The most recent guidelines recommend the use of ultrasound …

The axillary vein is a good site for ultrasound‐guided central venous cannulation in terms of
infection rate, patient comfort and its anatomical relationship with the clavicle and lungs. We …

Ultrasound-guided (USG) subclavian vein (SCV) cannulation is challenging due to its
anatomical location, where part of its course is obscured by the clavicle in the neck. Though …

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

Placement and maintenance of vascular access comprise an important adjunct in the care of
the critically ill obstetric patient. Arterial and venous access affords the clinician several …

Results The axillary catheterization was attempted in 59 consecutive patients needing veno-
venous bypass (VVB): 51 during liver transplantation [2] and 8 during complex liver …