Abstract
In patients with subcutaneous neck emphysema, ultrasound images of the internal jugular vein are unclear due to air bubbles. Central venous catheterization can be safely achieved by pushing the accumulated air laterally using an ultrasound probe.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e04452 |
Journal | Clinical Case Reports |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2021 |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- central venous catheterization
- emphysema
- internal jugular vein
- ultrasound