Comparison of internal jugular vein dilation between Valsalva maneuver and proximal internal jugular vein compression

Objective The Valsalva maneuver is recognized as an effective method to dilate the internal jugular vein (IJV). However, this maneuver cannot be performed in many cases, such as children and unconscious patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of proximal IJV compression, wh...

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Main Authors: Hyeonjoo Seong, Bora Kang, Giwoon Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Emergency Medicine 2016-12-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ceemjournal.org/upload/pdf/ceem-15-098.pdf