Internal Jugular Vein Puncture Research Articles

Assessment of the deformation rate of venous diameter during internal jugular vein puncture using a newly developed thin-tip three-dimensional needle.

The internal jugular vein (IJV) is one of the most used sites for central venous access. Some authors revealed the association of a higher deformation rate of the IJV wall with posterior wall penetration, which may cause a hemorrhagic complication. A newly developed thin-tip needle (three-dimensional (3D) needle) reduced the deformation rate in an ex vivo study. Therefore, we conducted a clinical study to investigate its efficacy in reducing vessel deformity during IJV puncture. This study retrospectively enrolled 80 adult patients who received central venous port (CVP) implantation via the IJV from April 1, 2022, to November 10, 2023, in our institution. Traditional needle-and-catheter was used for ultrasound (US)-guided IJV puncture (usual group) for the former 40 patients before July 18, 2023. Afterward, the 3D needle was used for the latter 40 patients (3D needle group). US images were stored and analyzed to calculate the deformation rate. The deformation rate was 58.6% (13.2-100) for the usual needle and 41.8% (10.6-100) for the 3D needle (p = 0.0034). Patients who required several punctures included 2 for the usual needle and 12 for the 3D needle, respectively (p = 0.0032). All patients and the usual needle group demonstrated a weak negative correlation between the deformation rate and pre-puncture vessel diameter (r = 0.24 and 0.41, respectively), with no correlation in the 3D needle group. The deformation rate of the IJV wall was smaller in the 3D needle group than in the usual needle group. The use of a 3D needle would be safer when puncturing the IJV.

Effect of early cannulation with metal needles on arteriovenous fistula patency in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

Autogenous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred vascular access mode. However, the earliest possible time for AVF puncture and whether premature puncture affects the AVF patency rate remain unclear. In this multicenter retrospective cohort study, adult uremic patients who underwent AVF surgery for the first time at Taizhou Hospital or Enze Hospital of Zhejiang Province between September 1, 2018 and August 31, 2021 were enrolled. All patients were followed up for 1 year after puncture, and the status of fistula establishment and puncture, subsequent patency, loss to follow-up, renal transplantation, conversion to peritoneal dialysis, abandonment of the fistula, and death, were recorded. A total of 465 patients with AVFs were included in this study, including 59 (12.7%) patients with fistulas that were cannulated within 30 days. In the early puncture group, the levels of serum creatinine and urea nitrogen were higher, while the levels of hemoglobin and albumin were lower, suggesting that these patients needed urgent dialysis. Furthermore, the rate of non-cuffed catheter use was higher, while the rate of cuffed catheter use was lower, and femoral vein puncture was preferred over internal jugular vein puncture. The mean duration of catheter indwelling was shorter in the early puncture group (19 vs 70 days, p < 0.001). The estimated AVF primary and cumulative functional patency at 12 months was 81.1% versus 82.3% and 98.3% versus 98.7% in the early puncture and control groups, respectively. Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed no significant difference in AVF primary and cumulative functional patency between the two groups. In patients with an established fistula in urgent need of hemodialysis, to avoid new catheterization, a puncture can be performed within 30 days in those with well-developed blood vessels after adequate ultrasound and clinical evaluation without affecting the patency of the fistula.

Application of the “Three Threes” Method in Clinical Teaching of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture

Application of the “Three Threes” Method in Clinical Teaching of Internal Jugular Vein Puncture

Improvement of central vein ultrasound-guided puncture success using a homemade needle guide—a simulation study

BackgroundOut-of-plane (OOP) approach is frequently used for ultrasound-guided insertion of central venous catheter (CVC) owing to its simplicity but does not avoid mechanical complication. In-plane (IP) approach might improve safety of insertion; however, it is less easy to master. We assessed, a homemade needle guide device aimed to improve CVC insertion using IP approach.MethodWe evaluated in a randomized simulation trial, the impact of a homemade needle guide on internal jugular, subclavian and femoral vein puncture, using three approaches: out-of-plane free hand (OOP-FH), in-plane free hand (IP-FH), and in-plane needle guided (IP-NG). Success at first pass, the number of needle redirections and arterial punctures was recorded. Time elapsed (i) from skin contact to first skin puncture, (ii) from skin puncture to successful venous puncture and (iii) from skin contact to venous return were measured.ResultsThirty operators performed 270 punctures. IP-NG approach resulted in high success rate at first pass (jugular: 80%, subclavian: 95% and femoral: 100%) which was higher than success rate observed with OOP-FH and IP-FH regardless of the site (p = .01). Compared to IP-FH and OOP-FH, the IP-NG approach decreased the number of needle redirections at each site (p = .009) and arterial punctures (p = .001). Compared to IP-FH, the IP-NG approach decreased the total procedure duration for puncture at each site.ConclusionIn this simulation study, IP approach using a homemade needle guide for ultrasound-guided central vein puncture improved success rate at first pass, reduced the number of punctures/redirections and shortened the procedure duration compared to OOP and IP free-hand approaches.

Ultrasound-Guided Infraclavicular Axillary Vein Versus Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Critically Ill Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Randomized Trial.

This clinical trial aimed to compare the ultrasound-guided in-plane infraclavicular cannulation of the axillary vein (AXV) and the ultrasound-guided out-of-plane cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV). A prospective, single-blinded, open label, parallel-group, randomized trial. Two university-affiliated ICUs in Poland (Opole and Lublin). Mechanically ventilated intensive care patients with clinical indications for central venous line placement. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups: the IJV group ( n = 304) and AXV group ( n = 306). The primary outcome was to compare the IJV group and AXV group through the venipuncture and catheterization success rates. Secondary outcomes were catheter tip malposition and early mechanical complication rates. All catheterizations were performed by advanced residents and consultants in anesthesiology and intensive care. The IJV puncture rate was 100%, and the AXV was 99.7% (chi-square, p = 0.19). The catheterization success rate in the IJV group was 98.7% and 96.7% in the AXV group (chi-square, p = 0.11). The catheter tip malposition rate was 9.9% in the IJV group and 10.1% in the AXV group (chi-square, p = 0.67). The early mechanical complication rate in the IJV group was 3% (common carotid artery puncture-4 cases, perivascular hematoma-2 cases, vertebral artery puncture-1 case, pneumothorax-1 case) and 2.6% in the AXV group (axillary artery puncture-4 cases, perivascular hematoma-4 cases) (chi-square, p = 0.79). No difference was found between the real-time ultrasound-guided out-of-plane cannulation of the IJV and the infraclavicular real-time ultrasound-guided in-plane cannulation of the AXV. Both techniques are equally efficient and safe in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients.

Right thyrocervical trunk rupture after right internal jugular vein puncture: a case report and systematic review of the literature

BackgroundThyrocervical trunk rupture is an unusual, but critical, complication associated with central venous catheter (CVC) placement. The management of this complication has not been fully determined because it is rare.Case presentationA 53-year-old Japanese woman with anorexia nervosa developed refractory ventricular fibrillation. After returning spontaneous circulation, a CVC was successfully placed at the initial attempt in the right internal jugular vein using real-time ultrasound guidance. Immediately after CVC placement, she developed enlarging swelling around the neck. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed massive contrast media extravasation around the neck and mediastinum. Brachiocephalic artery angiography showed a “blush” appearance of the ruptured right thyrocervical trunk. After selective arterial embolization with 33% N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate, the extravasation completely disappeared and hemostasis was achieved.ConclusionOur findings suggest that severe vascular complications arising from CVC placement can occur in patients with a fragile physiological state. Endovascular embolization is an effective treatment for such complications.

Application of plan-do-check-act management to improve first-attempt insertion success rates of internal jugular vein catheterization for standardized training residents in an intensive care unit

BackgroundIn the intensive care unit (ICU), internal jugular vein puncture and catheterization are basic rescue operations that physicians need to complete quickly and independently. It is necessary to improve the first-attempt success rate of internal jugular vein catheterization, shorten the catheterization duration and reduce the incidence of complications for standardized training residents (STRs).ObjectiveTo improve first-attempt insertion success rates of internal jugular vein catheterization for STRs.MethodsBased on the PDCA cycle management method and current situation investigation, the PDCA management objectives were set, and the implementation content, monitoring items and continuous improvement plan were formulated. The data of residents who were trained in the ICU of Fangcun Hospital, Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, from January 2016 to April 2016 and managed by the PDCA cycle (PDCA group), were compared with the data of residents trained in the same department from August 2015 to November 2015 before the implementation of PDCA (historic control group), the first-attempt success rate of puncture and catheterization, the duration of puncture and catheterization, and the incidence of complications were analysed.ResultsThirty-six cases of internal jugular vein catheterization were performed by the PDCA group, 21 cases (58%) were performed by residents in the third year of standardized training, and 15 cases (42%) were performed by residents in the second year of standardized training. Compared with the historic control group, there was no significant difference in the seniority of residents (X2 = 0.240, P = 0.625) or the ‘majors of the residents (X2 = 1.306, P = 0.835). The first-attempt success rate of puncture in the PDCA group was 94% (34/36), which was significantly higher than that of the historic control group (55% (11/20) (P = 0.001). In the PDCA group, the first-attempt success rate of puncture among third-year standardized training residents was 95% (20/21), and the first-attempt success rate in the second-year was 93% (14/15), which were significantly higher than the corresponding rates of 62% (8/13) and 43% (3/7) respectively, in the historic control group (all P = 0.021). The duration of catheterization was [4 (3,5)] min after PDCA, which was significantly shorter than that in the historic control group [9 (6.25,13.00)] min (Z = − 5.214, P < 0.001). The incidence rate of complications in the PDCA group was 0% (0 /36), which was significantly lower than the rate of 20% (4 / 20) in the historic control group (P < 0.013).ConclusionPDCA cycle management can help improve the first-attempt success rate of internal jugular vein puncture and catheterization, shorten the duration of puncture and catheterization, and reduce the incidence of complications. The idea and method of PDCA cycle management can be applied to other training and management protocols for STRs.

Compare the Efficacy and Safety of Modified Combined Short and Long Axis Method versus Oblique Axis Method for Right Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization in Adult Patients (The MCSLOA Trial): Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

BackgroundUltrasound-guided internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization has become a standard procedure as it yields a higher success rate and fewer mechanical complications compared with an anatomical landmark technique. There are several common methods for ultrasound guidance IJV catheterization, such as short-axis out-of-plane, long-axis in-plane and oblique axis in-plane, but these technologies are still developing. It is important to further study the application of different ultrasound-guided IJV puncture techniques and find an effective and safe ultrasound-guided puncture technique.MethodsA China randomized, open-label, parallel, single center, positive-controlled, non-inferiority clinical trial will evaluate 190 adult patients undergoing elective surgery and need right jugular vein catheterization. Study participants randomized in a 1:1 ratio into control and experimental groups. The control group will take the oblique axis in-plane method for IJV catheterization. The experimental group will take the Modified combined short and long axis method. The primary endpoint of the trial is the rate of one-time successful guidewire insertion without posterior wall puncture (PWP). Secondary endpoints are the number of needle insertion attempts, the total success rate, the procedure time, and mechanical complications.ConclusionThis randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness and safety of Modified combined short and long axis method and oblique axis in-plane method for right IJV catheterization in adult patients.

Comparison of comfort and complications of Implantable Venous Access Port (IVAP) with ultrasound guided Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) and Axillary Vein/Subclavian Vein (AxV/SCV) puncture in breast cancer patients: a randomized controlled study

BackgroundAxillary vein/subclavian vein (AxV/SCV) and Internal jugular vein (IJV) are commonly used for implantable venous access port (IVAP) implantation in breast cancer patients for chemotherapy. Previous research focused on comparison of complications while patient comfort was ignored. This study aims to compare patient comfort, surgery duration and complications of IVAP implantation between IJV and AxV/SCV approaches.MethodsTwo hundred forty-eight breast cancer patients were enrolled in this randomized controlled study from August 2020 to June 2021. Patients scheduled to undergo IVAP implantation were randomly and equally assigned to receive central venous catheters with either AxV /SCV or IJV approaches. All patients received comfort assessment using a comfort scale table at day 1, day 2 and day 7 after implantation. Patient comfort, procedure time of operation as well as early complications were compared.ResultsPatient comfort was significantly better in the AxV/SCV group than that of IJV group in day 1 (P < 0.001), day 2 (P < 0.001) and day 7(P = 0.023). Procedure duration in AxV/SCV group was slightly but significantly shorter than IJV group (27.14 ± 3.29 mins vs 28.92 ± 2.54 mins, P < 0.001). More early complications occurred in AxV/SCV group than IJV group (11/124 vs 2/124, P = 0.019). No difference of complications of artery puncture, pneumothorax or subcutaneous hematoma between these two groups but significantly more catheter misplacement in AxV/SCV group than IJV group (6/124 vs 0/124, P = 0.029). Absolutely total risk of complications was rather low in both groups (8.87% in AxV/SCV group and 1.61% in IJV group).ConclusionsOur study indicates that patients with AxV/SCV puncture have higher comfort levels than IJV puncture. AxV/SCV puncture has shorter procedure duration but higher risk of early complications, especially catheter misplacement. Both these two approaches have rather low risk of complications. Consequently, our study provides an alternative choice for breast cancer patients to reach better comfort.

Effect of different types of laryngeal mask airway placement on the right internal jugular vein: A prospective randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUNDIn recent years, with the popularity of laryngeal mask airway (LMA) for the management of clinical anesthesia, the influence of the LMA on the position and blood flow of the internal jugular vein (IJV) has attracted an increasing amount of attention.AIMTo investigate the effect of placement of different types of LMA (Supreme LMA, Guardian LMA, I-gel LMA) on the position and blood flow of the right IJV.METHODSThis was a prospective randomized controlled trial. A total of 102 patients aged 18-75 years who were scheduled to undergo laparoscopic abdominal surgery with general anesthesia were randomly assigned to three groups: Supreme LMA (group 1), Guardian LMA (group 2), and I-gel LMA (group 3) groups. The main indicator was the overlap index (OI) of IJV and the common carotid artery (CCA) at the high, middle, and low points before and after the placement of the LMA. The second indicators were the proportion of ultrasound-simulated needle crossing the IJV and CCA, and the cross-sectional area and blood flow velocity of the IJV before and after placement of the LMA at the middle point.RESULTSData from 100 patients were included in the statistical analysis. The OI increased significantly after placement of the LMA in the three groups at the three points (P < 0.01), except group 2 at the low point. In group 2 and group 3, the OI was lower than that in group 1 after LMA insertion at the high point (P < 0.0167). At the middle point, after LMA insertion, the proportion of simulated needle crossing the IJV significantly decreased in all three groups (P < 0.05), and the proportion in group 2 was higher than that in group 3 (P < 0.0167). The proportion of simulated needle crossing the CCA or both the IJV and CCA significantly increased in group 1 and group 2 (P < 0.05), which increased with no statistical significance in group 3. After LMA insertion, the cross-sectional area of ​​the IJV significantly increased, while the blood flow velocity significantly decreased (P < 0.01). There was no significant difference among the three groups.CONCLUSIONThe placement of Supreme, Guardian, and I-gel LMA can increase the OI, reduce the success rate of IJV puncture, increase the incidence of arterial puncture, and cause congestion of IJV. Type of LMA did not influence the difficulty of IJV puncture. Therefore when LMA is used, ultrasound is recommended to guide the IJV puncture.

Optimal head rotation angle for safe right internal jugular vein catheterization using out-of-plane approach: an ultrasonography study.

The most common complication following internal jugular vein catheterization is the puncture of the common carotidartery. We aimed to find an optimal head rotation angle for safe vein catheter insertion while minimizing the risk of arterypuncture. Eighty-two patients admitted to the intensive care unit were included in the prospective study. Ultrasound examination of the neck vessels on the right side was performed in the neutral position and at a head rotation of 15°, 30°, 45° and 60° to the left. Internal jugular vein and common carotid artery puncture angle, overlapping angle of vein by artery and vein safe puncture angle were evaluated. The internal jugular vein puncture angle increased with head rotation from the neutral position to 30° and 45° and was largest at 60° (p<0.001 for all). The overlapping angle increased significantly at 45° and 60° rotation compared with the neutral position (p<0.001 for all). The vein safe puncture angle was highest at 30° and significantly different from the neutral position and 60° (p=0.003 and p=0.013, respectively). When performing right internal jugular vein catheterization without ultrasound guidance by using an out-of-plane technique, the head should be rotated at 30°, because the overlapping angle increases with further head rotation and can increase the risk of artery puncture.

Influence of venipuncture point and port chamber site on the risk of catheter fracture in right internal jugular port placements

For subcutaneously implanted central venous ports, some complications due to prolonged placement have been reported. We investigated the appropriate puncture points and port placement sites to prevent catheter fracture in right internal jugular port placement. This retrospective study included 709 patients who underwent right internal jugular vein puncture and port implantation in the right precordium between 1 May 2012 and 31 March 2018. The cases were divided into undamaged catheter group and damaged catheter group comprising normal and fracture cases, respectively. The catheter angle, distance from the clavicle, tip position, and curvature radius were measured from fluoroscopic images obtained at the time of implantation. The t-test was used in statistical analysis. Median angles were 91.6° in the undamaged catheter group and 58.0° in the damaged catheter group. Median distances were 26.0 mm in the undamaged catheter group and 36.6 mm in the damaged catheter group. Median tip positions were 51.6 mm in the undamaged catheter group and 37.5 mm in the damaged catheter group. Median curvature radii were 9.2 R in the undamaged catheter group and 7.1 R in the damaged catheter group. Significant differences were found in the angle, height, and curvature radius between the two groups. Our results indicate that a venipuncture as close to the clavicle as possible (less than 3 cm) and a gentle catheter curve (close to 90° angle) are associated with a lower risk of catheter fracture.

Totally implantable central venous port: analysis of complications and their prevention

To analyze postoperative complications of totally implantable central venous port system (TIPCVP) deployment and develop methods of their prevention. The study involved 43 patients who underwent TIPCVP implantation through right-sided jugular access and 3 patients with migration of the catheter transferred to the Domodedovo Central City Hospital. There were four perioperative and one early postoperative complication. None of the complications was the reason for removal of TIPCVP. Pinch-off syndrome occurred in two patients who were operated in other hospitals and a catheter was inserted through the right subclavian vein. Injury of the carotid artery and pneumothorax can be avoided by ultrasound navigation during internal jugular vein puncture. Catheterization of the internal jugular vein is useful to avoid pinch-off syndrome. Migration of the catheter is successfully cured by endovascular methods.

Proximal penholding method - A variant to enhance safety of ultrasoundguided central venous cannulation: A prospective pilot study.

Aims:A significant incidence of Posterior Vessel Wall Puncture (PVWP) was reported during ultrasound guidance (USG) for internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization. We studied a new technique of USGIJV cannulation to minimize or avoid PVWP, thereby decreasing overall complication rate, irrespective of the operators' experience level.Materials and Methods:After ethical approval, a prospective study was conducted on adult patients of either gender between 18–65 years of age, belonging to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status I–III, undergoing general anesthesia and requiring USG-guided IJV cannulation. After induction of general anesthesia and intubation, USG-guided IJV cannulation was done using technique of “proximal pen-holding method” in patients placed in supine position with neck rotated in 15° rotation to the opposite side. The primary outcome was defined as success rate of USG-guided IJV cannulation and incidence of PVWP. The secondary outcome was the incidences of complications such as arterial puncture, adjacent tissue damage, and performer's ease of the procedure (0–10 scale; 0 denoting no ease and extreme difficulty and 10 denoting extreme ease and no difficulty).Results:In 135 patients, right IJV puncture, guidewire, and central line insertion were achieved in single attempt without any PVWP by nine operators which included two anesthesia consultants and seven senior registrars. No complications were reported and ease of procedure were rated as median (interquartile range) of 10 (10).Conclusions:The “proximal pen-holding method” for real-time USG-IJV cannulation helped in avoiding PVWP with lesser complication rate and greater performer's ease.

Oblique-axis view should be the preferred view for ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein cannulation in intensive care unit.

Sir, In our view oblique-axis (OAX) plane should be the standard approach for ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein (IJV) puncture in critically ill patients. It combines the benefit of both short-axis plane (SAX) and long-axis plane (LAX). Short-axis plane (SAX) is more traditional approach and is used more commonly in teaching practice. The short-axis approach (SAX) allows simultaneous visualization of both artery and vein, but can make needle tip control difficult.[1] The course of the guidewire also cannot be followed by this approach. The long-axis approach (LAX) can optimize needle visualization, but it can be challenging to perform owing to certain anatomical limitations (such as neck length). In addition, LAX only displays the vein in the ultrasound image (unless the artery lies directly underneath) and if the operator strays medially, accidental arterial cannulation can occur.[1] In intensive care unit (ICU) we get multiple patients with history of long-term prior central line catheterization and multiple times central line catheterization. In these patients there is possibility of thrombus formation in the central vein.[23] We report here a case with easy puncture of IJV, but difficulty in the insertion of guidewire due to IJV thrombus. A 68-year-old male post-renal transplantation was admitted to our ICU with breathlessness. He was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease 10 years back and had undergone renal transplantation. Currently, he was showing features of graft-rejection and respiratory infection. His deranged investigations were serum urea –104 mg/dl, serum creatinine –3.5 mg/dl, and total leucocyte count –18,000. Patients respiratory rate was 23/min and arterial blood gas pH 7.55, paO2 – 58, pCO2 – 22, HCO3 – 21. He was put on noninvasive bilevel positive airway pressure ventilation (inspiratory positive airway pressure: 15, expiratory positive airway pressure: 7). His urine output was also on lower side, so it was planned to give fluids and antibiotics from central venous line. Nephrologist suggested that dialysis may be required in the patient, so we planned to insert a hemodialysis catheter in right IJV. We routinely use ultrasound for the procedure in our ICU. After adequate aseptic and analgesic preparation, we localized right IJV by ultrasound in SAX view and immediately punctured the vein, but guidewire could not be negotiated beyond 7 cm. We rotated the probe for long-axis view but due to short neck and less space it was difficult to visualize and do the procedure. So we kept midway, i.e., oblique-view and tried to insert the guidewire and were able to localize the point beyond which guidewire was not moving. There was a partial thrombus in IJV. We abandoned the procedure for right IJV. In OAX view if we face resistance in guidewire insertion, after successful puncture of the vein, we can successfully negotiate the guidewire under ultrasonic view without creating a new puncture.[4] We consider that OAX plane approach of IJV cannulation is safe and effective and that it should be encouraged in clinical teaching. Declaration of patient consent The authors certify that they have obtained all appropriate patient consent forms. In the form the patient(s) has/have given his/her/their consent for his/her/their images and other clinical information to be reported in the journal. The patients understand that their names and initials will not be published and due efforts will be made to conceal their identity, but anonymity cannot be guaranteed. Financial support and sponsorship Nil. Conflicts of interest There are no conflicts of interest.

Point-of-care ultrasound evaluation and puncture simulation of the internal jugular vein by medical students

ObjectivesTo show that medical students can evaluate the internal jugular vein (IJV) and its anatomical variations after rapid and focused training. We also aimed to evaluate the success rate of IJV puncture in simulation following traditional techniques (TTs) and monitored via ultrasound (US).Materials and methodsSix medical students without experience with US were given 4 h of theoretical–practical training in US, and then evaluated the IJV and common carotid artery (CCA) of 105 patients. They also simulated a puncture of the IJV at a demarcated point, where a TT was theoretically performed.ResultsAdequate images were obtained from 95% of the patients; the IJV, on the right side, was more commonly found in the anterolateral position in relation to the CCA (38%). On the left side, the most commonly position observed was the anterior (36%). The caliber of the IJV relative to the CCA greatly varied. The success rate in the IJV puncture simulation, observed with US, by the TTs was 55%.ConclusionThe training of medical students to recognize large neck vessels is a simple, quick, and feasible task and that can be integrated into the undergraduate medical curriculum.

Safety and efficacy of the oblique-axis plane in ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein puncture: A meta-analysis.

ObjectiveThis meta-analysis was performed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the oblique-axis plane in ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein puncture.MethodsWe searched Embase, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and China National Knowledge Infrastructure for relevant randomized clinical trials comparing the oblique axis with the short axis in ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein puncture.ResultsFive randomized clinical trials were included in this meta-analysis. The pooled meta-analysis showed that the incidence of arterial puncture in the oblique-axis group was significantly lower than that in the short-axis group. No significant difference was found in the first-pass success rate between the oblique-axis group and short-axis group. Additionally, there were no significant differences in the puncture success rate or number of attempts required between the two groups.ConclusionUltrasound-guided internal jugular vein puncture using the oblique-axis plane reduced the risk of arterial puncture, but no difference was found in the first-pass success rate, puncture success rate, or number of attempts required.

Efficacy of corrected left ventricular ejection time and stroke volume in guiding volume therapy during single lung transplantation: transesophageal Doppler monitoring

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of corrected left ventricular ejection time (LVETc) and stroke volume (SV) monitored by transesophageal Doppler in guiding volume therapy during single lung transplantation. Methods Twenty-six American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅲ or Ⅳ patients, aged 32-55 yr, with body mass index of 18.0-24.6 kg/m2, scheduled for elective single lung transplantation, were divided into 2 groups (n=13 each) using a random number table: control group (group C) and LVETc plus SV group (group LS). After implanting double lumen endobronchial tube, a transesophageal probe was inserted to monitor LVETc and SV in group LS, and Swan-Ganz catheter was inserted via the right internal jugular vein puncture to monitor CVP in group C. Fluid infusion was given according to CVP, and CVP was maintained at 6-12 cmH2O in group C. In group LS, fluid infusion was given according to LVETc and SV, LVETc was maintained at 0.35-0.40 s, and the fluctuation of SV was less than 10% of the baseline before fluid replacement.At 5 min before one-lung ventilation, 30 min of one-lung ventilation, 30 min of pulmonary artery occlusion and 30 min of pulmonary artery unclamping and at the end of operation, blood samples were collected from the radial artery for blood gas analysis, blood lactate levels were recorded, and oxygenation index was calculated.The liquid intake and output volume was recorded before pulmonary artery occlusion (from the end of one-lung ventilation until the time point before pulmonary artery occlusion), during pulmonary artery occlusion and during pulmonary artery unclamping (from removal of atrial clamp until the end of operation). The consumption of intraoperative furosemide and metaraminol was recorded.The development of pharyngeal mucosal membrane injury, esophageal perforation, hemorrhage or local hematoma was recorded after operation. Results Compared with group C, the oxygenation index was significantly increased and blood lactate concentrations were decreased at 30 min of pulmonary artery occlusion, 30 min of pulmonary artery unclamping and at the end of operation, the amount of crystalloid and colloid solution infused was increased before and during pulmonary artery occlusion and reduced during pulmonary artery unclamping, the urine output was increased in each period, and the consumption of intraoperative metaraminol was reduced in group LS (P<0.05). No postoperative esophageal perforation, bleeding or local hematoma was found in two groups, and only one patient had pharyngeal mucous membrane injury after operation in group LS. Conclusion LVETc and SV monitored by transesophageal Doppler can not only keep circulation capacity and tissue perfusion effective, but also maintain hemodynamics relatively stable during operation for patients undergoing single lung transplantation. Key words: Lung transplantation; Ventricular function, left; Stroke volume; Fluid therapy; Transesophageal, Doppler

Survey on the prevalence of continuous blood purification in Chinese pediatric critical care

Objective: To investigate the current application status of continuous blood purification (CBP) technology and equipment in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in China. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted to understand the current popularization of CBP technology and equipment, the management of CBP equipment and consumables, and the application of CBP in different diseases. A questionnaire named Application Status of Continuous Blood Purification Technology was applied. Children's hospitals and polyclinic hospitals with the pediatric qualification (pediatric emergency or critical care unit members of Chinese Medical Association and Chinese Medical Doctor Association) were selected. Results: From December 2016 to February 2017, 53 hospitals completed the questionnaire, including 7 in northeast, 6 in north China, 16 in east China, 9 in south China, 5 in central China, 4 in the northwest, and 6 in the southwest region. Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), the most widely used technology, was carried out in 51 hospitals. Other technologies were peritoneal dialysis (IPD) (n=37), artificial liver support (ALSS) (n=26) and blood adsorption (PA) (n=13). There were 107 CBP machines in the 51 hospitals used CBP technology, with an average of 2.10/hospital. In 36 hospitals CBP machines were managed independently by PICU (70%). Hospitals made their own displacement liquid (n=40, 78%), or purchased displacement liquid (n=11, 22%). Hospitals prepared dialysate on their own (n=38, 75%), or purchased dialysate (n=13 hospitals, 25%). In 46 (90%) hospitals, hemodialysis catheter was placed independently by PICU doctors. The routine operation and maintenance of CBP were mainly completed by the PICU nurses in 36 hospitals (71%). There were 39 hospitals (76%) where professional nurses manage and maintain CBP. Puncture sites were femoral vein (n=26, 51%), internal jugular vein (n=21, 41%) and venae subclavia (n=4, 8%). Forty-two hospitals (82%) selected B-mode ultrasound positioning and guidance when performing internal jugular vein puncture. A total of 40 (78%) hospitals have developed post dilution and combined dilution techniques during the implementation of CBP. The most common indications of CBP technology were different in different regions. They were sepsis in northeast (24.0%, 243/1 011) and east China region (32.0%, 982/3 069), multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in south China (29.2%, 444/1 520), north China (15.8%, 126/796), and southwest region (30.1%, 460/1 526), drug poisoning in central China region (21.6%, 325/1 506), and renal failure in northwest region (53.0%, 44/83). Conclusions: CBP technology is widely used in the field of pediatric severe diseases in China. The eastern regions possess more CBP equipment than the western regions. CBP is widely used in the treatment of sepsis.

Effect of isoflurane preconditioning on brain injury in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under cardiopulmonary bypass

Objective To evaluate the effect of isoflurane preconditioning on brain injury in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement with cardiopulmonary bypass(CPB). Methods Forty patients of both sexes, aged 35-55 yr, with body mass index of 18-25 kg/m2, of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅱor Ⅲ(New York Heart Association class Ⅱor Ⅲ), scheduled for elective cardiac valve replacement with CPB, were divided into 2 groups(n=20 each)using a random number table: control group(group C)and isoflurane preconditioning group(group P). After induction of anesthesia, 1.5% isoflurane was inhaled for 30 min followed by 15-min washout, and the end-tidal isoflurane concentration was less than 0.1% at the end of washout in group P. Immediately after internal jugular vein puncture(T1), immediately before beginning of CPB(T2), at 30 min after beginning of CPB(T3), immediately after the end of CPB(T4)and at 6 h and 1 day after the end of CPB(T5, 6), blood samples were collected for determination of serum S100β protein concentrations(by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)and the concentration of glutamic acid in serum(by ion exchange chromatography). Mini-Mental State Examination scores were recorded at 1 day before operation and 7 days after operation, and the occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction was recorded. Results The serum concentrations of S100β protein and glutamic acid in the two groups are significantly higher at T3-5 than at T1(P<0.05). Compared with group C, the concentration of S100β protein in serum was significantly decreased at T3-5, and serum glutamic acid concentration was decreased at T4, 5 in group P(P<0.05). No postoperative cognitive dysfunction was found in the two groups. Conclusion Isoflurane preconditioning can reduce brain injury in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement under CPB, and the mechanism may be related to inhibiting glutamic acid release. Key words: Isoflurane; Ischemic preconditioning; Cardiopulmonary bypass; Brain injuries