Real-time ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation versus the landmark method in critical care patients: A prospective randomized study*

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Authors

Mariantina Fragou

Andreas Gravvanis · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Vasilios Dimitriou · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Αpostolos Papalois · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Gregorios Kouraklis · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Andreas Karabinis · National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Theodosios Saranteas ·

Abstract

The present data suggested that ultrasound-guided cannulation of the subclavian vein in critical care patients is superior to the landmark method and should be the method of choice in these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Critical Care Medicine

Volume 39, Issue 7, pp. 1607-1612

DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e318218a1ae

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