Ultrasonic imaging of the internal jugular vein.
The ultrasonographic anatomy of the internal jugular vein is described.  Current uses of ultrasonic imaging of this vessel are discussed, with special attention given to its use for calculating volume flow.
Müller
H R
HR
Neurological Clinic, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland.
D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging