A Study on Ultrasound Assisted Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein in Comparison to the High Approach External Landmark Guided Technique

Abstract

BACKGROUNDUltrasound has been a valuable tool in diagnostic and therapeutic practice in Emergency and Critical care situations. Since its first use for Central Venous access in 1978, where it was used for marking the skin site for cannulation. They have changed to real time imaging significantly decreasing the failure rate, complication rate and number of attempts required for successful access.