Archives of disease in childhood
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Ultrasound guidance for internal jugular vein cannulation in PICU: a randomised controlled trial.
We investigated whether ultrasound guidance was advantageous over the anatomical landmark technique when performed by inexperienced paediatricians. ⋯ Critically ill children may benefit from the ultrasound guidance for internal jugular cannulation, even when the procedure is performed by operators with limited experience.