The Effect of the Valsalva Maneuver on the External Jugular Vein

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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Main Authors: Ho Sik Moon, Sung Hoon Jung, Sie Hyeon Yoo, Jae Young Ji, Hae Jin Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Critical Care Medicine 2015-08-01
Series:Korean Journal of Critical Care Medicine
Subjects:
jugular veins
ultrasonography
Valsalva maneuver
Online Access:http://kjccm.org/upload/pdf/kjccm-2015-30-3-158.pdf

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