Ultrasound for central venous cannulation: surveys before and after NICE guidance

Importance of ultrasound for central venous cannulation in detecting anatomical aberration in the neck

“…Ultrasound has been the gold standard in cannulating central veins and now has been incorporated as a mandatory standard. [ 1 ] The use of ultrasound has resulted in enhanced safety and reduced complications. [ 2 3 4 ] Despite using ultrasonography, rare abnormal anatomy can misguide the clinician if he is not aware about the underlying anatomic pathology.…”