Proximal penholding method - A variant to enhance safety of ultrasoundguided central venous cannulation: A prospective pilot study.

ABSTRACT: Aims:A significant incidence of Posterior Vessel Wall Puncture (PVWP) was reported during ultrasound guidance (USG) for internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization. We studied a new technique of USGIJV cannulation to minimize or avoid PVWP, thereby decreasing overall complication rate, irrespective of the operators' experience level. Materials and Methods:After ethical approval, a prospective study was conducted on adult patients of either gender between 18-65 years of age, belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I-III, undergoing general anesthesia and requiring USG-guided IJV cannulation. After induction of general anesthesia and intubation, USG-guided IJV cannulation was done using technique of "proximal pen-holding method" in patients placed in supine pos

SUBMITTER: Gupta D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6813692 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature