An estimation of right- and left-sided central venous catheter insertion depth using measurement of surface landmarks along the course of central veins.

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An estimation of right- and left-sided central venous catheter insertion depth using measurement of surface landmarks along the course of central veins.

Anesth Analg. 2011 Jun;112(6):1371-4

Authors: Kim MC, Kim KS, Choi YK, Kim DS, Kwon MI, Sung JK, Moon JY, Kang JM

In this study we sought to determine whether the topographical measurement along the course of the central veins can estimate the approximate insertion depths of central venous catheters (CVC).

PMID: 21233490 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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