The Effect of the Valsalva Maneuver on the External Jugular Vein
Background The external jugular vein (EJV) is a useful intravenous (IV) cannulation site for anesthesiologists, although it has a relatively high failure rate. Unlike other central veins, visualization of the EJV is important during IV cannulation, and the Valsalva maneuver distends the jugular veno...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine
2015-08-01
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| Series: | Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine |
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| Online Access: | http://kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2015-30-3-158.pdf |