title: Ultrasonographic guidance for central venous access during pregnancy.
abstract: Real-time ultrasonographic imaging of vascular and anatomic neck structures allows easy visualization of the right internal jugular vein and carotid artery. Application of this technology during pregnancy may reduce potential complications encountered with central venous monitoring and will be especially useful in cases of difficult anatomy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Leduc
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Cotton
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009846:Oliguria / Q000628:therapy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000628:therapy; D014463:Ultrasonography