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  • Ultrasound-guided interventions
  • Vascular access

Background:

  • Subclavian vein catheterization is a common central access site with low infection risk but high pneumothorax risk.
  • Short-axis ultrasound guidance for central venous catheterization presents challenges in visualizing the needle tip.
  • Accurate needle tip localization is crucial for safe and effective central venous access.

Observation:

  • The hydrolocation technique involves injecting saline to visualize the needle tip during ultrasound-guided procedures.
  • In two cases of coronary artery bypass grafting requiring central venous cannulation, hydrolocation aided in identifying the needle tip's position.
  • The saline injection created an anechoic pocket, confirming the needle tip was visualized and not the shaft.

Findings:

  • Hydrolocation effectively improved needle-tip localization during ultrasound-guided subclavian vein catheterization.
  • The technique was easily implemented with minimal changes to standard setup and procedural technique.
  • Successful subclavian vein puncture was achieved with improved confidence in needle placement.

Implications:

  • This technique can enhance the safety and efficacy of central venous catheterization, particularly in challenging anatomical locations.
  • Wider adoption of hydrolocation may reduce complications associated with central venous access procedures.
  • Improved needle visualization through hydrolocation can lead to better training and outcomes for clinicians performing these procedures.