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Comparison of ultrasound-guided vs. anatomical landmark-guided cannulation of the femoral vein at the optimum position in infant

Published in: Southern African Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia
Volume 18 , issue 3 , 2012 , pages: 162–166

DOI: 10.1080/22201173.2012.10872846

Author(s): AA Eldabaa Anaesthesia and PSIU, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt , AS Elgebaly Anaesthesia and PSIU, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt , AAA Elhafz Anaesthesia and PSIU, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt , AS Bassuni Anaesthesia and PSIU, Faculty of Medicine, Egypt

Keywords: anatomical , cannulation , femoral vein , infants , ultrasonic

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Abstract

Background: Femoral vein cannulation can be a routine process during major surgery in infants and children, and may prove to be lifesaving under certain conditions. This study compared ultrasound (US)-guided cannulation of the femoral vein in infants with the traditional anatomical landmark-guided technique.

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