Ultrasound-guided cannulation of central veins in critically ill patients – point-of-care ultrasound approach

Introduction: Cannulation of central veins in critically ill patients is usually done blind using the well known anatomic landmark technique. Patient's position is dorsal decubitus or Trendelenburg. Patients having intracerebral hypertension need central veins cannulation by standing in dorsal decubitus with thorax raised at 250. In certain patients, placement of central venous catheter could have a high risk for catheter-related complications (carotid artery damage, air embolia). These complications could be easily avoided by using ultrasound guided cannulation in real time by patient's bed. Objective: Safety e…