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Lower Double-Wall Puncture Rate During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Sharper, Narrower-Gauge, and/or Length-Optimized Needles: A 6-Year Quality Improvement Clinical Series in Adult Patients
James M. Riopelle, Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Melville Q. Wyche, Marion L. Yapuncich and Eddie J. Pitre
Ochsner Journal September 2023, 23 (3) 232-242; DOI: https://doi.org/10.31486/toj.22.0117
James M. Riopelle
1Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
MDValeriy V. Kozmenko
2Office of Medical Education, University of South Dakota Medical Center Sanford School of Medicine, Vermillion, SD
MDMelville Q. Wyche III
1Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
3Department of Anesthesiology, New Orleans Veterans Administration Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
MDMarion L. Yapuncich
1Department of Anesthesiology, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center–New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
PhD, MDEddie J. Pitre III
4Licensed electrician (deceased)

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Lower Double-Wall Puncture Rate During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Sharper, Narrower-Gauge, and/or Length-Optimized Needles: A 6-Year Quality Improvement Clinical Series in Adult Patients
James M. Riopelle, Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Melville Q. Wyche, Marion L. Yapuncich, Eddie J. Pitre
Ochsner Journal Sep 2023, 23 (3) 232-242; DOI: 10.31486/toj.22.0117
Lower Double-Wall Puncture Rate During Ultrasound-Guided Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation Using Sharper, Narrower-Gauge, and/or Length-Optimized Needles: A 6-Year Quality Improvement Clinical Series in Adult Patients
James M. Riopelle, Valeriy V. Kozmenko, Melville Q. Wyche, Marion L. Yapuncich, Eddie J. Pitre
Ochsner Journal Sep 2023, 23 (3) 232-242; DOI: 10.31486/toj.22.0117
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