Agitated saline contrast to delineate central venous catheter position in neonates
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DOI: 10.1038/s41372-020-0761-7
Abstract: Objective Central venous catheter (CVC) insertion is required for the management of sick neonates. Ultrasonography/targeted neonatal echocardiography (TNE) with/without normal saline (NS) flush is used to identify CVC position. The present study compared the visibility… read more here.
Keywords: catheter; position; agitated saline; venous catheter ... See more keywords
Agitated Saline Contrast Injection in Patients with Severe Hypoxemia
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DOI: 10.1177/08850666231159019
Abstract: The use of agitated saline contrast (ASC) during echocardiographic examinations is a well-established practice, most commonly performed to identify atrial septal abnormalities in the context of stroke. In the intensive care unit, this technique may… read more here.
Keywords: agitated saline; injection patients; saline contrast; contrast injection ... See more keywords
Significance of transesophageal contrast echocardiography with the agitated saline test for diagnosing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations
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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.975901
Abstract: Objectives This study evaluated the diagnostic value of transesophageal contrast echocardiography (TECE) with the agitated saline test for diagnosing pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) in comparison with chest CT or pulmonary angiography. Background Although transthoracic contrast… read more here.
Keywords: grade; contrast echocardiography; tece; saline test ... See more keywords