Use of the SonoSite Probe for Measuring Jugular Venous Pressure

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ClinConnect Summary

Initial exploratory investigations will compare left-sided and right-sided Jugular Venous Pressure (JVP) using ultrasonography. Should results show that they are the same, the central line is to be placed into the right internal jugular vein when required.

To begin the trial and whilst the patient is spontaneously breathing, a physical examination of the right JVP will be performed. A central line will be inserted with the patient awake into the right internal jugular vein. Left-sided ultrasound of JVP and Central Venous Pressure (CVP) will be measured using the right-sided catheter will b...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients undergoing cardiac surgery
• • Patients who have a central line inserted during surgery
• • Patients able and willing to give consent in verbal and written English.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients under the age of 18
• • Patients unable to provide consent in verbal and written English
• • Patients with thyroid enlargement or alternative reason causing obstruction to venous anatomy
• • Patients with significant tricuspid regurgitation