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Ultrasound GEL

Short versus Long for IJ Cannulation

Feb 3, 2020
Debate between short and long axis for ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation. Prospective trial aims to settle the issue. Two-person technique for stability. Study compares outcomes and complications. Practical considerations for each approach discussed. Potential benefits of long axis approach.
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Quick takeaways

  • Long axis ultrasound view showed better first attempt success and lower complication rates.
  • Study results suggest no significant difference in procedural time between short and long axis approaches for IJ cannulation.

Deep dives

Vascular Access Preference

The podcast episode delves into the importance of vascular access in ultrasound, highlighting the speaker's preference for ultrasound-guided peripheral IVs and central lines. The focus of the episode is on a study comparing short versus long access ultrasound-guided approaches for internal jugular vein cannulations. The speaker expresses curiosity about unexpected results favoring the long access view over the short access view, leading to an in-depth analysis of the study's intricacies and methodology.

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