In-line oblique transducer approach for ultrasound guided cannulation of internal jugular vein.

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of successful cannulation of ultrasound assisted inline oblique transducer approach for internal jugular venous cannulation. Study Design: Descriptive Case Series. Setting: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Hameed Latif Hospital, Lahore. Period: 22-02-2017 to 22-08-2017. Material & Methods: In this study the cases were included of both gender and age between 18 to 65 years. Jugular vein was visualized ultrasonographically in an oblique axis and the needle was inserted in the same plane, aligned with the longitudinal axis of the transducer. Success rate was noted. Results: The mean age of patients was 49.94±10.90 years, male to female ratio of the patients was 1.9:1. In this study the successful cannulation was observed in 145/155 (93.55%) patients. Conclusion: It has been observed in this study that the ultrasound assisted inline oblique transducer approach is successful technique for IJV cannulation.