A simple method for exposing the external jugular vein for placement of a permanent transvenous pacing catheter electode.
A method is presented for cannulating the external jugular vein and implanting a pacemaker through one incision. No increase in morbidity over the conventional methods has been demonstrated. This technique is an attractive alternative to the standard emthods in use.
D004566:Electrodes; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D010138:Pacemaker, Artificial / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods