Comparing 1st Pass Success Rate and Number of Attempts for Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation by USG Guided Approach: Short Axis versus Long Axis Technique

The study was carried out in 80 patients admitted in ICU and OT at IGMC Shimla. Patients were divided into 2 groups:- group A (short axis) and group B(long axis) of 40 patients each. Internal jugular vein cannulation was done under USG guidance using the two techniques. We were successfully able to cannulate all the patients. We obtained vascular access with higher first pass success and less number of needle passes using short axis approach compared to long axis. Keywords: internal jugular vein cannulation, USG guided approach, short axis versus long axis technique, Central vein catheterization

Complications during Ultrasound Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in ICU and OT Patients

This study was carried out in 80 patients admitted in the ICU and OT of IGMC Shimla. They were divided into 2 groups of 40 patients each. Internal jugular venous cannulations were done using ultrasound guided techniques (short axis and long axis view). The complications encountered during cannulation were noted. All the patients from both the groups were successfully cannulated by the operator under ultrasound guidance. Artery punctures occurred in 3 patients which was successfully managed and the cannulations were reattempted and were successful. None of the cannulation was abandoned. Keywords: ultrasound guided internal jugular vein cannulation, central venous pressure, internal jugular vein cannulation

Comparing Time Taken for Cannulating Internal Jugular Vein by USG Guided Approach: Short Axis versus Long Axis Technique

We have conducted our study in 80 patients admitted in the general ICU, requiring internal jugular vein cannulation. We formed 2 groups of 40 patients each that is:- Group 1 (short axis) and Group 2 (long axis). Under USG guidance, we cannulated the internal jugular vein with short axis view in group 1 and long axis view in group 2. Meanwhile the time taken to perform these cannulations was noted and then compared. After the study, we found that the internal jugular vein was cannulated much faster in short axis group as compared to the long axis group. Keywords: Central venous cannulation, internal jugular vein, USG guided approach, short axis versus long axis technique.

Acute upper limb ischemia as a complication of tunneled hemodialysis catheter placement via the right internal jugular vein

Arterial injury during internal jugular vein cannulation can cause devastating complications such as stroke, hematoma, hemothorax, pseudoaneurysm, AV fistula, or even death. Acute upper limb ischemia caused by inadvertent arterial puncture during internal jugular vein cannulation has been rarely reported. The present report describes the case of a patient who experienced right upper limb ischemia caused by subclavian artery thrombosis developed during attempted placement of a tunneled hemodialysis catheter via the right internal jugular vein. The patient underwent an emergency brachial embolectomy and recovered uneventfully.

Comparison of three different techniques for internal jugular vein cannulation under real time ultrasound guidance

<p><strong>Background: </strong>Ultrasound (USG) guided Internal jugular venous (IJV) cannulation is preferred than traditional approach due to increase in success rate, reduction in time taken and attempts of successful cannulation and less complications. The purpose of our study was to observe and compare three different real time 2-dimensional US-guided approaches and to determine which approach improves rate of successful cannulation, decreases complications along with shorter average time taken for the procedure. Primary outcomes of the study were venous access time, catheterization time and success rate. Secondary outcomes were number of patients requiring second attempt and complications observed.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>120 adult patients were randomly divided into three groups according to real time US guided cannulation done with SAX-OP approach, LAX-IP approach and OAX-IP approach. Parameters like venous access time, catheterization time, number of patients requiring second attempt and complications were noted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Venous access time was shortest in LAX group 21.84±3.67 seconds which was just significant statistically. Catheterization time was shortest in LAX group 241±123 seconds. Cannulation success rate was highest in LAX group 98% and was statistically significant. Patients requiring second attempt was least in LAX group 2.5%. Posterior IJV wall puncture was observed in 10% patients in SAX group and none in LAX and OAX group which was statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> LAX-IP showed better performance in terms of higher cannulation success, lesser average venous access time and catheterization time and lesser complications. On toggling USG probe, both IJV and carotid artery can be differentiated and carotid puncture could be avoided. Hence LAX approach is safer and effective approach.</p>