Real-time ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation versus the landmark method in critical care patients: a prospective randomized study.

M, Fragou; A, Gravvanis; V, Dimitriou; A, Papalois; G, Kouraklis; A, Karabinis; T, Saranteas; J, Poularas; J, Papanikolaou; P, Davlouros; N, Labropoulos; D, Karakitsos

doi:10.1097/ccm.0b013e318218a1ae

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Real-time ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation versus the landmark method in critical care patients: a prospective randomized study.

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Fragou M

Gravvanis A

Dimitriou V

Abstract

Objective Subclavian vein catheterization may cause various complications. We compared the real-time ultrasound-guided subclavian vein cannulation vs. the landmark method in critical care patients.Design Prospective randomized study.Setting Medical intensive care unit of a tertiary medical center.Pa...

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