SC vs IC Approach for US-guided SC Vein Catheterization

Patients were randomly divided into two groups: ultrasound-guided (US-guided) in-plane infraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-ISV) and in-plane supraclavicular subclavian vein (IP-SSV) catheterization. For IP-ISV cannulation, a linear transducer is placed in the infraclavicular fossa. After obtaining a long-axis view of the axillary vein and distal subclavian vein ,the needle is inserted in the midpoint of the small footprint transducer. Then,the needle is advanced under real-time US guidance until visualizing the tip of the needle inside the vein while noticing the lung pleura underneath the vessels. For IP-SSV cannulation, a short-axis view of the IJV is obtained first. The probe is slid caudally following the IJV until getting the best long-axis view of the SCV. Using an in-plane approach, the needle is inserted at the base of the transducer at a 30° angle and advanced under the long axis under real-time US guidance targeting the SCV.