Abstract: We describe a fully automated ultrasound analysis system that tracks and identifies the common carotid artery (CCA) and the internal jugular vein (IJV). Our goal is to prevent inadvertent ...

Background: Central venous access for cancer chemotherapy is crucial for patients undergoing long-term treatment. The internal jugular vein (IJV) and subclavian vein (SCV) are commonly used for ...

We aimed to establish proof-of-concept for the use of jugular vein vascular access ports (VAPs ... by the anaesthetised pig during the blood collection period was in contrast to the behaviour of VAP ...

Patients with a central line (current or within the previous 14 days) were at greatest risk, with an internal jugular vein thrombosis being the most common source. The inconsistent use of ...

Objectives To observe the association between passive leg raising (PLR) and the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the right internal jugular vein (IJV) in obese patients ... CSA in patients with ...