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Using sternal angle as anatomic landmark for right internal jugular vein catheterization in pediatrics

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Many formulas based on the patient's height, weight and/or age exist to determine central venous catheter (CVC) depth in children. However, this information is unavailable in some emergency conditions. Therefore,… Click to show full abstract

Many formulas based on the patient's height, weight and/or age exist to determine central venous catheter (CVC) depth in children. However, this information is unavailable in some emergency conditions. Therefore, direct methods should be developed to guide catheter position in children.

Keywords: right internal; landmark right; using sternal; anatomic landmark; angle anatomic; sternal angle

Journal Title: Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
Year Published: 2019

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