title: Mid-arm approach to basilic and cephalic vein cannulation using ultrasound guidance.
abstract: Central venous lines are often used when there is difficulty obtaining peripheral venous access. The basilic and cephalic veins in the mid-arm region, although difficult to see or palpate, can be imaged longitudinally and cannulated using real-time ultrasonography, providing an easy alternative. These techniques are described, with reports of four typical cases.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA. navparkashsandhu@hotmail.com
authors.forename: N P S
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Sandhu
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Sidhu
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001132:Arm / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002406:Catheterization, Peripheral / Q000379:methods*; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015819:Substance Abuse, Intravenous / Q000150:complications; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging