European journal of anaesthesiology
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Observational Study
Ultrasound confirmation of central venous catheter position via a right supraclavicular fossa view using a microconvex probe: A observational pilot study.
Visualisation of a central venous catheter (CVC) with ultrasound is restricted to the internal jugular vein (IJV). CVC tip position is confirmed by chest radiography, intracardiac ECG or transoesophageal/transthoracic echocardiography (TEE/TTE). ⋯ Ultrasound via a right supraclavicular view is a feasible, well tolerated and accurate approach and should be further explored. Chest radiography confirmed CVC position in the lower SVC.
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Editorial Comment
Central venous catheter tip position: Another point of view.