title: Ultrasound-guided venous cannullation in critical care unit.
abstract: Use of ultrasound introduced as part of intensive care therapy makes viable bedside invasive procedures and diagnosis. Due to portability, combined with team training, its use guarantees less complications related to insertion, as well as patients' safety. It also reduces severe conditions related to the catheter, such as pneumothorax among others. Probably, in a near future, as purchase of ultrasound equipment becomes easier and team training more adequate, this tool will become essential in daily clinical practice.
authors.affiliation: Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, Centro de Referência da Saúde da Mulher, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Uri Adrian Prync
authors.initials: UA
authors.lastname: Flato
authors.affiliation: Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, Centro de Referência da Saúde da Mulher, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Gustavo Mascari
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Petisco
authors.affiliation: Unidade de Terapia Intensiva, Centro de Referência da Saúde da Mulher, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.
authors.forename: Fernanda Bezerra Dos
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Santos