Internal jugular catheterisation in small children. The use of a posterior approach

Summary Internal jugular catheterisation, using a posterior approach, was attempted in 50 infants and children aged from 1 day to 12 years, weighing 1.25 to 30 kg. Thirty‐five of the patients weighed less than 10 kg. Catheterisation was successful in 49 cases. Initial catheter position was satisfact...

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Published in:Anaesthesia 1983-04, Vol.38 (4), p.380-383
Main Authors: Chatrath, R.R., Stock, J.G.L., Jones, O.D.H.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Catheterization - methods
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Jugular Veins
Veins: internal jugular cannulation
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Summary:Summary Internal jugular catheterisation, using a posterior approach, was attempted in 50 infants and children aged from 1 day to 12 years, weighing 1.25 to 30 kg. Thirty‐five of the patients weighed less than 10 kg. Catheterisation was successful in 49 cases. Initial catheter position was satisfactory in 48 of the 49 cases and satisfactory pressure waveform and flow characteristics were achieved in all 49 cases. There were no complications attributable to the technique. The technique proved reliable and easily learnt and is recommended as a particularly suitable approach to central venous catheterisation in small children.
ISSN:0003-2409
1365-2044
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb10464.x