Effect of Head Rotation on Overlap and Relative Position of Internal Jugular Vein to Carotid Artery in Infants and Children: A Study of the Anatomy Using Ultrasonography

Yonsei University120 enrolled

Overview

Effect of head rotation on overlap and relative position of internal jugular vein to carotid artery in infants and children: A study of the anatomy using ultrasonography.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

120

Conditions

Surgery

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 1 YearMax age: 12 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Paediatric patients scheduled for elective urologic surgery were enrolled on a convenience basis, irrespective of their diagnosis or whether central venous access was planned. Exclusion Criteria: * Infants or children with possible c-spine disorders or haemodynamic instabilities.

Locations (1)

Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine

Seoul, South Korea

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

comparison of internal jugular vein's relative position to carotid artery in children

Time frame: noninvasive ultrasonographic observation after inducing general anesthesia

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.