Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation: techniques to confirm guidewire location

Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation: a novel technique for confirming that the guidewire is directed towards the right atrium

“…Although several techniques have been described 1,2 to address confirmation of the location of the guidewire in the IJV, another issue may be encountered during IJV cannulation. After confirming the guidewire's location in the IJV, difficulty may be encountered in directing the guidewire towards the right atrium (RA) and then in advancing the central venous catheter (CVC) tip towards the junction of the superior vena cava (SVC) and RA.…”