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Published in: Critical Care 1/2011

Open Access 01-02-2011 | Poster presentation

Real-time ultrasound guidance for internal jugular vein catheterization in neonates: preliminary experience

Authors: M Di Nardo, F Stoppa, C Tomasello, C Cecchetti, M Marano, D Perrotta, E Pasotti, N Pirozzi

Published in: Critical Care | Special Issue 1/2011

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Recent studies reported that real-time ultrasound guidance for internal jugular vein catheterization is useful in infants. However, this technique is sometimes difficult even for skilled physicians. The aim of our study is therefore to evaluate the success rate and the complication rate of this technique performed by ultrasound-trained pediatric intensivists in neonates. …
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Metadata
Title
Real-time ultrasound guidance for internal jugular vein catheterization in neonates: preliminary experience
Authors
M Di Nardo
F Stoppa
C Tomasello
C Cecchetti
M Marano
D Perrotta
E Pasotti
N Pirozzi
Publication date
01-02-2011
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9443

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