Abstract
Percutaneous catheterization of the central circulation via the internal jugular vein was compared to cannulation via the external jugular vein, in a retrospective review of 200 pediatric patients. The internal approach resulted in an 86% rate of successful cannulations with 99.9% of the catheters positioned in the thorax; this technique was accompanied by an 8% incidence of carotid artery puncture. The external jugular route eliminated the risk of carotid artery puncture; however, it was successful in only 65% of the attempts, and 14% of the successful cannulations had catheter tips incorrectly positioned outside the thorax.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 747-749 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Critical Care Medicine |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - Jan 1 1985 |