Audio‐Doppler guidance using a small‐caliber Doppler probe for internal jugular venous puncture for central venous catheterization in infants and children

Abstract

We were not able to demonstrate absolute superiority of the results utilizing this device over the reported results of traditional landmark techniques for CVC via the right IJV. However, this device may contribute to reducing complications and be of value in teaching residents where to insert a needle for an internal jugular puncture.

Central venous catheterization in infants and children – small caliber audio‐Doppler probe versus ultrasound scanner

“…Kayashima et al . (6) and our previous study (5) used the small caliber AD probe in infants, and Bratton et al . (7) used the pencil tip Doppler probe.…”

“…(7) used the pencil tip Doppler probe. Our previous study (5) and this study were based on the study by Kayashima et al . (6), and we used the same equipment.…”

“…There are reports of application of AD probe for central venous cannulation in infants and children. Kayashima et al (6) and our previous study (5) used the small caliber AD probe in infants, and Bratton et al (7) used the pencil tip Doppler probe. Our previous study (5) and this study were based on the study by Kayashima et al (6), and we used the same equipment.…”

“…In the past, we evaluated a small caliber audio‐Doppler (AD) probe as a guide for the cannulation of the right IJV in infants and children (5). In this study, we compared the use of a small caliber AD probe with an ultrasound scanner (US) for cannulation of a central venous (CV) line via the right IJV in infants and children.…”

Internal mammary artery injury after central venous catheterization

“…Its usefulness to improve the rate of cannulation of the internal jugular vein has been demonstrated (12), although this benefit is not very clear in young pediatric patients (13,14). Ultrasound guidance is not a routine practice for cannulation of central veins in emergency situations in our pediatric ICU, although it is frequently used for cannulation of the internal jugular vein in scheduled procedures in the angiographic suite.…”