External jugular vein cannulation and its use for CVP monitoring.
The techniques of external jugular vein (EJV) cannulation and central venous pressure (CVP) catheter placement using a J-tipped wire guide is described in detail. This technique has a high success rate with virtually no complications.
Dailey
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Emergency Medicine, Highland General Hospital, Oakland, CA 94602.
D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous; D002496:Central Venous Pressure; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins; D011677:Punctures / Q000379:methods