Short- and long-term reproducibility of peripheral superficial vein depth and diameter measurements using ultrasound imaging

Abstract Background Ultrasound imaging is used for diagnosis, treatment, and blood vessel visualization during venous catheter placement. However, various physiological factors (e.g., body temperature and exercise) influence vein diameters, which are expected to exhibit daily or diurnal fluctuations...

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Main Authors: Matsumoto Miharu, Hashiguchi Nobuko, Kobayashi Hiromitsu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12880-022-00945-9