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Effects of ultrasound-guided ipsilateral internal jugular vein compression on catheter malposition during ultrasound-guided right infraclavicular subclavian venous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial.
Anaesthesia·September 24, 2026·PMID 42786713
Why it mattersCatheter malposition into the ipsilateral IJV is a common and potentially serious complication of subclavian venous catheterization. This simple, ultrasound-based maneuver offers a practical method to reduce malposition without additional equipment, relevant for anesthesiologists and critical care physicians performing central line placement.
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