title: Ultrasound-assisted cannulation of the right internal jugular vein during electrophysiologic studies in children.
abstract: Percutaneous access of the right internal jugular vein for coronary sinus cannulation in pediatric patients undergoing electrophysiologic studies may be technically difficult. We report the use of an ultrasound-guided technique for obtaining jugular venous access. Forty-five pediatric patients who underwent electrophysiologic study were analyzed. Access was obtained in 100 % of the patients using this technique with no major complications. Ultrasound guidance for access of the internal jugular vein for coronary sinus cannulation during electrophysiologic studies in pediatric patients, may increase the success rate and prevent the development of complications.
authors.affiliation: Pediatric Arrhythmia Service, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA. leoliberman@yahoo.com
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Liberman
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Hordof
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.forename: R H
authors.initials: RH
authors.lastname: Pass
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002404:Catheterization / Q000009:adverse effects; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007601:Jugular Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D014463:Ultrasonography