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Ultrasound (US) guided central venous catheterization of internal jugular vein on over 65-year-old patients versus blind technique.
Greco GGiuseppe ModicaMassimo CajozzoGerlando CocchiaraL. PlatiaRoberto VaglicaTommaso Vincenzo Bartolottasubject
medicine.medical_specialtyCatheterization Central VenousVenous catheterizationbusiness.industryIncidence (epidemiology)UltrasoundGeneral MedicineSurgeryCathetermedicine.anatomical_structureOncologyAnesthesiaJugular veinmedicineHumansSurgeryEquipment FailureHypotensionJugular VeinsbusinessVeinLower limbs venous ultrasonographyInternal jugular veinUltrasonography InterventionalAgeddescription
Background and Objectives Performing a central venous catheterization (CVC) on older patients for long-term central intravenous therapy could be a very important procedure. It could be associated with a high incidence of related complications, especially on over 65-year-old, high risk, selected patients. Methods The authors analyzed the results of 72 central venous CVC of internal jugular vein performed on over 65-year-old patients with ultrasound (US) guide from January 1998 to April 2003. Results The average performing time was 4 min, with 98.7% of success, 0% of major complications, and 4.1% of minor complications (one mild vagal hypotension and two catheter dislocation). Conclusions The US guided technique is a safer procedure especially in older patients; it affords an easier and more rapid cannulation of a central vein, drastically reducing major and minor complications. J. Surg. Oncol. 2004;88:267–268. © 2004 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-11-27 | Journal of surgical oncology |