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[Caval catheterization via the internal jugular vein (author's transl)]. 1978

R Nessler

Catheterization of the superior vena cava via the internal jugular vein with the indirect technique is practically always successful. The occurence of a pneumothorax is extremely rare. The special advantages of the indirect technique are: small puncture trauma, quick placement of the catheter in the superior vena cava and non-occurrence of false position. Heart irritations or even heart perforations are avoided because of standard catheter length respectively graduated catheters.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007601	Jugular Veins	Veins in the neck which drain the brain, face, and neck into the brachiocephalic or subclavian veins.	Jugular Vein,Vein, Jugular,Veins, Jugular
D002404	Catheterization	Use or insertion of a tubular device into a duct, blood vessel, hollow organ, or body cavity for injecting or withdrawing fluids for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It differs from INTUBATION in that the tube here is used to restore or maintain patency in obstructions.	Cannulation,Cannulations,Catheterizations
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014683	Vena Cava, Superior	The venous trunk which returns blood from the head, neck, upper extremities and chest.	Superior Vena Cava,Superior Vena Cavas,Vena Cavas, Superior