The Effect of Simple Needle Guide Device for Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization in Cardiac Surgical Patients

The Effect of Simple Needle Guide Device for Ultrasound-guided Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization in Cardiac Surgical Patients: a Randomized-controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of simple needle guide device for ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization in cardiac surgical patients

Inclusion Criteria:

1. adult ( ≧19 years old)
2. patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

1. emergency surgery
2. patients under cervical immobilization
3. anatomical abnormality
4. infection or hematoma at puncture site
5. patients who did not need internal jugular vein catheterization