Ultrasound trick may spare patients a neck catheter
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This study looked at whether a simple ultrasound measurement of the large vein in the belly (the inferior vena cava) can accurately estimate central venous pressure, which is normally measured with a catheter placed in the neck or chest. Researchers studied 160 spontaneously brea…
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Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:38 UTC