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British Journal of Radiology (1996) 69, 178-181
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The British Journal of Radiology, Vol 69, Issue 818 178-181, Copyright © 1996 by British Institute of Radiology

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Short communication: tunnelled central venous catheter insertion via the internal jugular vein using a dedicated portable ultrasound device

AC Downie, JF Reidy and AN Adam
Department of Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals Trust, London, UK.

We describe the use of a purpose-built portable ultrasound device to assist puncture of the internal jugular vein during percutaneous insertion of tunnelled central venous catheters such as Hickman lines. In many situations the internal jugular route is safer, faster and less costly in comparison with the subclavian approach. The use of ultrasound allows an accurate initial venous puncture with fewer complications, in the hands of both experienced operators and those less familiar with the internal jugular vein approach.


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