Neonatologist-Performed Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation

Indian Pediatr. 2023 Jan 15;60(1):72-74. doi: 10.1007/s13312-023-2700-0.

Abstract

We retrieved data of ultrasound-guided neonatal internal jugular vein (IJV) cannulations done between November, 2020 and March, 2021. Of the 33 ultrasound-guided IJV cannulation in neonates, 32 were successful with overall success rate of 97%. Median (IQR) number of attempts per insertion was 2 (1,3.5). There were no major complications observed during the insertion of the catheter. In one instance, inadvertent carotid artery puncture was encountered, without significant bleeding.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Central Venous* / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Jugular Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Neonatologists
  • Prospective Studies
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional