Paediatric anaesthesia
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Paediatr Anaesth
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Paediatric anaesthesia · Aug 2020
Observational StudyUltrasound-guided Anatomical Evaluation of Right Internal Jugular Veinin Children Aged 0-2 Years: A Prospective Observational Study.
The right internal jugular vein is commonly preferred for central venous cannulation, and ultrasonographic assessment and guidance is the recommended technique for this procedure. Despite the safety and reliability of this technique, it requires specific training and experience as well as thorough knowledge of anatomy. ⋯ Our results support the current data for the high anatomical variability of the right internal jugular vein, highlighting the recommendation of the Rapid Central Vein Assessment (RaCeVA) protocol prior to and ultrasound guidance during catheterization of central veins.