Percutaneous catheterization of the internal jugular vein in infants and children.
Two methods are described for percutaneous catheterization of the internal jugular vein in children. The technique can be used even in premature babies. No serious complications were observed from the catheterization in 100 cases.
D002404:Catheterization / Q000379:methods*; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007601:Jugular Veins; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D012151:Resuscitation; D012867:Skin