BJA Advance Access originally published online on June 11, 2004
British Journal of Anaesthesia 2004 93(2):292-294; doi:10.1093/bja/aeh179
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Mid-arm approach to basilic and cephalic vein cannulation using ultrasound guidance
Department of Anesthesiology, New York University School of Medicine, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA
* Corresponding author. E-mail: navparkashsandhu{at}hotmail.com
Central venous lines are often used when there is difficulty obtaining peripheral venous access. The basilic and cephalic veins in the mid-arm region, although difficult to see or palpate, can be imaged longitudinally and cannulated using real-time ultrasonography, providing an easy alternative. These techniques are described, with reports of four typical cases.
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