Open AccessEndocavitary versus linear array high-frequency probe in ultrasound-guided supraclavicular subclavian vein central access
Author(s) -
Maged Labib Boules
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
al-banǧ. maqālāt wa abḥāṯ fī al-taẖdīr wa-al-in’āš
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0259-1162
DOI - 10.4103/aer.aer_146_18
Subject(s) - medicine , clavicle , subclavian vein , vascular access , incidence (geometry) , hematoma , catheter , central venous catheter , intensive care unit , surgery , radiology , nuclear medicine , hemodialysis , physics , optics
Vascular access is a top priority in the critically ill patients. Cannulation - venous and/or arterial - is the first step in any emergency situation. Ultrasound (US)-guided vascular cannulation was found to have a higher success rate and a decreased incidence of mechanical complications as compared with the landmark one.